Adam’s world had been turned upside-down like nobody else’s could have been. And yet, he chose to consider the life that could come. Indeed, many writers believe that this name, Eve,” was a step of faith. Many say it points to Adam’s believe that this promised Redeemer would come from the womb of Eve.
Adam had named her before, of course. The name “woman” was descriptive – she was bone of his bone, and flesh of his flesh. But, it was still a name. The description remained, but the name changed, just as it does elsewhere in Scripture. A change had been made in their relationship, of course – they would no longer have it perfect. There would be problems between them now, which they would have to overcome. However, another change had come, too. Eve was now the “mother of all living.” Whether this was stated by Adam, or a commentary by Moses, it shows a certainty that many would come forth from her. A large group, known as the human race, emerged. And, in the end, the promised Redeemer came, too, so all who came to Him could have eternal life. Because, Jesus Christ was God in flesh, born of a woman.
