Genesis 2:19
“And out of the ground the LORD God formed every beast of the field, and every fowl of the air; and brought them unto Adam to see what he would call them: and whatsoever Adam called every living creature, that was the name thereof.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And out of the ground the Lord God formed every beast of the field, and every fowl of the air,.... Or "had formed them"…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Here, as in several previous instances Gen 1:5; Gen 2:4, Gen 2:8-9, the narrative reverts to the earlier part of the…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Out of the ground, etc. - Concerning the formation of the different kinds of animals, see the preceding chapter, Genesis…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 2:18-20
Here we have, I. An instance of the Creator's care of man and his fatherly concern for his comfort, Gen 2:18. Though God…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
And out of the ground The animals also(LXX adds ἔτι; so also Sam.) are "formed," or "moulded," out of the ground, like…
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