Eve

Eve is the first woman created by God, and her part in the fall reveals the entrance of sin into human life and the need for promised redemption.

Female

Old Testament

Primeval (Genesis 1–11)

Beginner

Why Study This Person?

At the beginning of Genesis, Eve is introduced as the first woman, created by God and placed in the Garden of Eden alongside Adam (Genesis 2–3). Her decision to eat from the forbidden tree, along with Adam, led to the entrance of sin into human experience. This moment shapes the rest of Scripture’s understanding of humanity’s condition. Her account provides a study in temptation, deception, and the consequences of choices that move away from God’s instruction.

Trace the Life of

Eve

in Scripture

First Appearance

Genesis 2:22

Key Passage

Genesis 3:1-6

Eve is deceived by the serpent and eats from the tree God had forbidden. She also gives the fruit to Adam, leading to humanity's fall into sin and separation from God.

Christ Connection

After the fall, God promises that the offspring of the woman would ultimately defeat evil. Christians understand this promise as pointing forward to Christ.

Final Appearance

Genesis 4:1

Genesis 2:18-25; Genesis 3:20; 2 Corinthians 11:3; 1 Timothy 2:13-14

Genesis describes Eve's creation as Adam's companion and later identifies her as the mother of all living. New Testament writers reflect on her deception when warning believers about spiritual deception and order in creation.

Other Places in Scripture That Mention

Eve

How to Study

This Person

As you read the passages connected to this person, look for patterns in how they respond to God and how their life fits into the larger story of Scripture.