Bible Dictionary

Eve

A Hebrew proper name meaning "life" or "living."

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Total Entries

368

Entry Position

125 of 368

Letter

E

Meaning

A Hebrew proper name meaning "life" or "living."

Key Scriptures

  • Genesis 2:18-25
  • Genesis 3
  • Genesis 4:1-2
  • 2 Corinthians 11:3
  • 1 Timothy 2:13-14

Original Language

Hebrew

חַוָּה

chavvah

life; living

Greek

Εὕα

Heua

Eve

Meaning

Eve is a Hebrew proper name meaning “life” or “living.”


Biblical Usage

In Scripture, Eve is the name of the first woman created by God.

She was made from one of Adam’s ribs, became his wife, and is described as the mother of all living.

Eve appears in both the Old and New Testaments.


Key References

  • Genesis 2:18-25
  • Genesis 3
  • Genesis 4:1-2
  • 2 Corinthians 11:3
  • 1 Timothy 2:13-14

  • Adam
  • Eden
  • Garden of Eden
  • Serpent

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Scriptures

  • Genesis 2:18-25
  • Genesis 3
  • Genesis 4:1-2
  • 2 Corinthians 11:3
  • 1 Timothy 2:13-14

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