And the LORD God caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam, and he slept: and he took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh instead thereof;
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Verse 21 is found in chapter 2 of Genesis. The creation of the woman completes the description of humanity in Eden. The account presents man and woman as related beings, intended to share a common life, and describes a relationship initially characterized by unity and innocence.
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Da ließ Gott der HERR einen tiefen Schlaf fallen auf den Menschen, und er schlief ein. Und er nahm seiner Rippen eine und schloß die Stätte zu mit Fleisch.
Y Jehová Dios hizo caer sueño sobre Adam, y se quedó dormido: entonces tomó una de sus costillas, y cerró la carne en su lugar;
Alors l'Eternel Dieu fit tomber un profond sommeil sur l'homme, qui s'endormit; il prit une de ses côtes, et referma la chair à sa place.
E il Signore Iddio fece cadere un profondo sonno sopra Adamo, onde egli si addormentò; e Iddio prese una delle coste di esso, e saldò la carne nel luogo di quella.
Então o SENHOR Deus fez cair um sono pesado sobre Adão, e este adormeceu; e tomou uma das suas costelas, e cerrou a carne em seu lugar;
耶和華上帝使他沉睡,他就睡了;於是取下他的一根肋骨,又在原處把肉合起來。
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