Even though God took one from Adam to form Eve, women and men have twelve pairs of ribs. God didn’t need a rib to create but made her part of him. “So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them” (Genesis 1:27 NIV).
What Does “A Suitable Helper” Mean?
Women and men have twelve pairs of ribs, even though God took one from Adam to form Eve. God didn’t need a rib to create but chose to make her a part of him. God designed a suitable helper so Adam wouldn't be alone. This uneventful word, “suitable” doesn’t possess a lot of class in itself, but when you look at the meaning God gave the woman, that changes everything!