Bible Study Why Satan Approached Eve First

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Why Satan Approached Eve First

Many people wonder why did Satan approach Eve first, but not Adam? Consider that Adam was given the task of naming all the animals that God had created. In fact God personally brought each animal to Adam to be named. So God and Adam were together. Satan could not risk appearing before Adam as a serpent while God was right there.


As for Eve, she was created to be Adam's helper so she should have been together with Adam and God giving Satan no opportunity to tempt anyone. But it seems Eve slipped away and roamed the Garden by herself and so Satan saw his opportunity to tempt her while she was alone.


If Eve would have fulfilled her role in the Garden of Eden, as God had created her to do and be a helper to Adam, then the temptation would never had been possible. In fact this same scenario of temptation still goes on today as many people forsake God, church, and their marriage leaving Satan to boldly tempt us in an environment of separation.


After Eve had sinned, she waited until Adam was alone before she tempted him. If Eve had approached Adam while God was still bringing Adam animals to name then Eve would've had to hide from God like she had to do later when God appeared to both sinful Adam and Eve.


So here you have two people making the same mistake. Eve leaving Adam, and also leaving God, to go her own way in the Garden forsaking her role as helper and therefore listening to Satan's lie and obeying it. Additionally Adam left God and his role of naming creatures to listen to Eve's temptation. The result is that once we remove ourselves from God’s presence Satan will appear to unleash his evil.


Is it any wonder why Satan would want people to forsake their marriage, their church, and ultimately God in order to wreck havoc on humanity. Therefore I implore everyone to bring God back into your lives and keep Satan from doing harm by believing in God's son Jesus Christ who died on the cross for all of our sins. Then get baptized with water and the Holy Spirit and rest assured that God is where he was in the Garden of Eden...by our side!


God Bless

Note:


Notice that Eve called the serpent by the name that Adam had given it. Therefore Eve was present when God brought the serpent to Adam to be named and therefore she KNEW that the serpent DID NOT TALK!


But later when the serpent did talk to Eve she didn't consider that none of the other creatures could talk so why could this one now talk? Also, when Eve informed Adam what the serpent had told her Adam didn't consider that none of the other creatures could talk so why was this one now talking?


Why didn't anybody go to God first!!!????


Again notice that Satan used the exact same name that Adam had given the serpent when God brought the serpent to Adam to be named. Satan did not even correct God when God judged Satan while he was disguised as the serpent. In fact Satan played dumb and refused to talk at all to God. Many people glorify Satan as a hero but in the presence of God he turned mute and became a coward!!!!!

 

[Knotical]

You are just wanting to open up a huge can of worms, huh?

 

[Deborah13]

Gen 2:18 And Jehovah God saith, `Not good for the man to be alone, I do make to him an helper--as his counterpart.'
Gen 2:19 And Jehovah God formeth from the ground every beast of the field, and every fowl of the heavens, and bringeth in unto the man, to see what he doth call it; and whatever the man calleth a living creature, that is its name.
Gen 2:20 And the man calleth names to all the cattle, and to fowl of the heavens, and to every beast of the field; and to man hath not been found an helper--as his counterpart.

Gen 2:21 And Jehovah God causeth a deep sleep to fall upon the man, and he sleepeth, and He taketh one of his ribs, and closeth up flesh in its stead.
Gen 2:22 And Jehovah God buildeth up the rib which He hath taken out of the man into a woman, and bringeth her in unto the man;

Sorry the animals were all named before woman was made.

 

[AirDancer]

Genesis 3: 6-7

6) When the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was desirable to make one wise, she took from its fruit and ate; and she gave also to her husband with her, and he ate.
7) Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together and made themselves loin coverings.

Rather appears as though Adam was with her at the time.......

 

[Count Duckula]

I guess he had a better chance with Eve since she was the lesser vessel.

1 Peter 3:7
Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered.

 

[AirDancer]

There was nothing 'lesser' about Eve.

satan approached Eve to test Adam's resolve to cherish and protect his wife, for she was Adam's helpmeet. The moment Eve reached to receive that fruit, Adam should have prevented the action. He did not do so. At that moment, he abdicated his responsibilities towards his wife.

In many ways, it's the same today. Look at how so many churches are failing their memberships. Look at how many fathers have abdicated their roles as heads of households, leaving all responsibilities to their children's mothers to provide for their health and well-being.

 

[Kathi]

The obvious answer to that is that the Serpent knew that Eve being a female was more intelligent..

 

[Deborah13]

I guess he had a better chance with Eve since she was the lesser vessel.

1 Peter 3:7
Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered.

I love these two verses unfortunately they many time they are not taught together or the language examined or much thought put into them.
Young's Literal Translation
1Pe 3:6 as Sarah was obedient to Abraham, calling him `sir,' of whom ye did become daughters, doing good, and not fearing any terror.
1Pe 3:7 The husbands, in like manner, dwelling with them , according to knowledge, as to a weaker vessel--to the wife--imparting honour, as also being heirs together of the grace of life, that your prayers be not hindered.

So we see Peter tells wives that they can submit to their own husbands as Sarah did to Abraham without being fearful.
Then he goes on to explain why, because the husband knows that some vessels are weaker (break more easily) so he will honor her.
This word honor [G5092] is used by Peter in two more verses translated into English as precious, honor, and preciousness.

1Pe 1:7 that the proof of your faith--much more precious than of gold that is perishing, and through fire being approved--may be found to praise, and honour, and glory, in the revelation of Jesus Christ,
1Pe 2:7 to you, then, who are believing is the preciousness; and to the unbelieving, a stone that the builders disapproved of, this one did become for the head of a corner,

I don't think Peter uses that Greek word lightly.

 

[Edward]

I guess he had a better chance with Eve since she was the lesser vessel.

1 Peter 3:7
Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered.

Whoa. I'm sure I've read that before, but that last bit...that your prayers be not hindered...jumped out at me this time.

This seems significant. "giving honour unto the wife", that your prayers be not hindered. That sounds like a warning brothers and sisters. Women are precious, and they work very hard also, and longer hours than men. They should be honoured. God really knew what He was doing when He made us men an helpmeet. I have to ponder that verse because I wouldn't want my prayers to be hindered.

The obvious answer to that is that the Serpent knew that Eve being a female was more intelligent..

Haha, but if she was so intelligent, then why did she fall for it and let herself be beguiled? Eh? Huh?!

There was nothing 'lesser' about Eve.

satan approached Eve to test Adam's resolve to cherish and protect his wife, for she was Adam's helpmeet. The moment Eve reached to receive that fruit, Adam should have prevented the action. He did not do so. At that moment, he abdicated his responsibilities towards his wife.

In many ways, it's the same today. Look at how so many churches are failing their memberships. Look at how many fathers have abdicated their roles as heads of households, leaving all responsibilities to their children's mothers to provide for their health and well-being.

I have to agree with that. Women are not the lesser vessel in any practical way. They may be not as strong as men, or good warriors, they need protection for the most part. That's not an absolute of course, since there are firearms which are the great equalizer and can allow a 98 pound woman to effectively defend herself against a 240 pound rapist or whatever. But for the most part, they need protecting. There's nothing to indicate that they're not as smart as men, or not capable of getting a good paying job of course.

And men...wow, you're right. There's almost been a role reversal of sorts. The women do almost everything in today's households. men have handed over all of the responsibility to them (and that's not right). Of course there will be exceptions to this but generally speaking...I see it all over.

Adam did sorta drop the ball like you say too. He should have prevented it. If it were possible, I'm not sure how it went down and where Adam was...

 

[Kathi]

Whoa. I'm sure I've read that before, but that last bit...that your prayers be not hindered...jumped out at me this time.

This seems significant. "giving honour unto the wife", that your prayers be not hindered. That sounds like a warning brothers and sisters. Women are precious, and they work very hard also, and longer hours than men. They should be honoured. God really knew what He was doing when He made us men an helpmeet. I have to ponder that verse because I wouldn't want my prayers to be hindered.



Haha, but if she was so intelligent, then why did she fall for it and let herself be beguiled? Eh? Huh?!



I have to agree with that. Women are not the lesser vessel in any practical way. They may be not as strong as men, or good warriors, they need protection for the most part. That's not an absolute of course, since there are firearms which are the great equalizer and can allow a 98 pound woman to effectively defend herself against a 240 pound rapist or whatever. But for the most part, they need protecting. There's nothing to indicate that they're not as smart as men, or not capable of getting a good paying job of course.

And men...wow, you're right. There's almost been a role reversal of sorts. The women do almost everything in today's households. men have handed over all of the responsibility to them (and that's not right). Of course there will be exceptions to this but generally speaking...I see it all over.

Adam did sorta drop the ball like you say too. He should have prevented it. If it were possible, I'm not sure how it went down and where Adam was...

Well,who did she talk into eating the apple? hu?

 

[Kathi]

 

[Kathi]

And the above salary is from 2012 with the cost of living that is alot more now

 

[Deborah13]

Adam did sorta drop the ball like you say too. He should have prevented it. If it were possible, I'm not sure how it went down and where Adam was...

lol, Here's how it went down.
YLT
Gen 3:6 And the woman seeth that the tree is good for food, and that it is pleasant to the eyes, and the tree is desirable to make one wise, and she taketh of its fruit and eateth, and giveth also to her husband with her, and he doth eat;

 

[Edward]

Well,who did she talk into eating the apple? hu?

I did some thinking about this before, and I wonder...since Adam knew what he was doing...what was his motive. Could it have been partially driven by, say, empathy for his wife? Eve was beguiled, fooled. Adam wasn't, he knew full on that it wrong to do so. Did he realize that if he didn't eat it at that point, that Eve would kicked out and then be alone? He would be lonely (probably) and eve would be in a bad spot. So maybe Adam did it so they could stay together? A lovers leap type of thing?

That's sort of honorable in a way. Not ultimately, because it was disobedience to God, and God should be first and foremost in everyone's life.

I can kind of relate to that a little. For instance, if a guys wife makes a mistake and does something wrong...Should the man back her up, or go all righteous on her and sorry babe but you messed up? I think the man should back her up even if she's wrong, and life's little lessons can be dealt with later in private with her...but for now, I got your back babe.

But that brings up a spiritual conundrum. This might make the man wrong in the eyes of God (it would/did!)...but at the same time...there's something honorable about it, which is also, just in a way. Did Jesus not do the same for man (sort've) ?Mankind sinned, and Jesus still went to bat for us, and laid down His life for us. While we were yet sinners. Now Jesus did not sin in the process of doing this for us, but he still did it.

A question not easily answered.

 

[Edward]

Women got the short end of the stick in life. Whether men realize it or not, or acknowledge it...women work harder, longer hours and for less recognition/pay. Up in the morning, daddy's off to work, momma works at home all day, cleaning house, caring for the kids, shopping, cooking and all that. End of the day, Daddy's home, done for the day, he begins to relax and sits down. Does the woman sit down now? No, her day just got harder, Daddy's home, is hungry and wants dinner, for her to bring him a cold drink and wotnot, and she does. She continues working. the kids are still fighting, there's more fresh dirty laundry on the floor now to be picked up and washed, and dinner still needs cooked.

The man feels accomplished. He did his duty for the day, went to work. What do you mean help washing dishes, I went to work, didn't I? That's your job. Do your job, but come sit on my lap first and pay attention to me, tell me how much you love me. Why aren't the dishes done yet? lol.

For a lousy 67 grand that she wont even get? Ha! Women are priceless, and dealt the short end of the stick. On top of all that, they the pain of childbirth, that once a month miserable time, and get to be told that they are somehow lesser than men? Wow. Men got it all wrong. Women are precious because they have a lot more on their shoulders than men do, and do it with a smile (usually, lol).

I thank God that I was born a man, lol. My hats off to all you hard working ladies out there, I understand. Now go make me a sandwich. LOL, Just kidding.

 

[Kathi]

I did some thinking about this before, and I wonder...since Adam knew what he was doing...what was his motive. Could it have been partially driven by, say, empathy for his wife? Eve was beguiled, fooled. Adam wasn't, he knew full on that it wrong to do so. Did he realize that if he didn't eat it at that point, that Eve would kicked out and then be alone? He would be lonely (probably) and eve would be in a bad spot. So maybe Adam did it so they could stay together? A lovers leap type of thing?

That's sort of honorable in a way. Not ultimately, because it was disobedience to God, and God should be first and foremost in everyone's life.

I can kind of relate to that a little. For instance, if a guys wife makes a mistake and does something wrong...Should the man back her up, or go all righteous on her and sorry babe but you messed up? I think the man should back her up even if she's wrong, and life's little lessons can be dealt with later in private with her...but for now, I got your back babe.

But that brings up a spiritual conundrum. This might make the man wrong in the eyes of God (it would/did!)...but at the same time...there's something honorable about it, which is also, just in a way. Did Jesus not do the same for man (sort've) ?Mankind sinned, and Jesus still went to bat for us, and laid down His life for us. While we were yet sinners. Now Jesus did not sin in the process of doing this for us, but he still did it.

A question not easily answered.

Maybe you are overthinking this

 

[Deborah13]

I did some thinking about this before, and I wonder...since Adam knew what he was doing...what was his motive. Could it have been partially driven by, say, empathy for his wife? Eve was beguiled, fooled. Adam wasn't, he knew full on that it wrong to do so. Did he realize that if he didn't eat it at that point, that Eve would kicked out and then be alone? He would be lonely (probably) and eve would be in a bad spot. So maybe Adam did it so they could stay together? A lovers leap type of thing?

Adam was there with her, why didn't he just stop her? If your wife was about to put her hand in an asp's nest wouldn't you grab it back and then explain she was being deceived?

 

[Knotical]

Adam was there with her, why didn't he just stop her? If your wife was about to put her hand in an asp's nest wouldn't you grab it back and then explain she was being deceived?

This is why Adam's actions condemned human kind.

 

[Kathi]

Are we putting too much blame on either one.It takes two.

 

[Deborah13]

Are we putting too much blame on either one.It takes two.

I don't think blame is necessary, just facts. I don't want to judge either one, I wasn't there. But then I don't think Eve was talking to a physical viper either.