Who was Adam?

First man on earth

The story of Adam

Adam - Father of all humankind
Adam - Father of all humankind
930 yearsBorn: -3924Died: -2994Father of all humankind

Adam is the first man in the Bible and is considered to be the father of all humankind. According to the book of Genesis, God created Adam from dust and breathed life into him. God then placed Adam in the Garden of Eden and charged him with caring for the garden and all of the animals within it. Adam is best known for his role in the story of the fall of humanity. In the biblical account, God commanded Adam not to eat from the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil, but Adam was tempted by Eve, who had been tempted by the serpent, to eat from the tree. After eating the fruit, Adam and Eve became aware of their nakedness and felt shame, and their relationship with God was forever changed. This event is known as the fall of humanity, and it is seen as the cause of sin and death entering the world. Despite his role in the fall, Adam is also remembered as the first man and the father of all humankind. In Jewish and Christian tradition, he is considered to be a symbol of the dangers of temptation and the importance of obedience to God. The exact date of Adam's birth and death is not specified in the Bible, but he is believed to have lived in the early part of human history. Adam is estimated to have lived for 930 years, according to the genealogy given in the book of Genesis. The story of Adam continues to be an important part of the religious and cultural heritage of many people around the world, and his legacy continues to shape the way that people understand the role of humanity and the nature of sin and evil.

Name meaning

Man or Human

Name origin

Hebrew

Role

Father of all humankind

First mention

Genesis 2:19

Appearances in the Bible

32 mentions

In Hebrew

אדם

Adam in the Bible

Explore all 14 chapters where Adam appears

Genesis

Chapter 2

Separation of Light and Darkness

God creates man and woman, and places them in a beautiful garden called Eden. He tells them they can eat from any tree i...

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Genesis

Chapter 3

Creation of Man

The man and woman disobey God and eat from the forbidden tree. This causes them to realize they are naked and they feel ...

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Genesis

Chapter 4

The Fall

This chapter lists the family tree of the first people created by God. It also tells the story of Cain and Abel, two bro...

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Genesis

Chapter 5

Adam's Genealogy

The chapter continues with the list of the descendants of Adam, including the ages at which they had their children and ...

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Deuteronomy

Chapter 32

The Song of Moses

Moses recites a song that reminds the Israelites of God's faithfulness and warns them of the consequences of disobedienc...

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Joshua

Chapter 3

Crossing the Jordan

The Israelites cross the Jordan River and the priests carrying the Ark of the Covenant stand in the middle of the river,...

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Joshua

Chapter 19

Tribal Allotments Complete

Joshua allocates the land of Canaan by lot to the tribe of Simeon.

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Luke

Chapter 3

The Ministry of John the Baptist

John the Baptist prepares the way for Jesus, who begins His ministry with a baptism and the descent of the Holy Spirit.

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Romans

Chapter 5

The Results of Justification

Paul teaches that through faith in Jesus, people can have peace with God and eternal life.

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1 Corinthians

Chapter 15

The Resurrection of the Dead

Paul teaches about the resurrection of the dead and the importance of the resurrection of Jesus.

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 1

Genealogy from Adam to Abraham

A genealogy of the descendants of Adam through Jacob, including the tribes of Israel.

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Job

Chapter 31

Job Responds to Eliphaz

Job responds to Eliphaz, defending himself and expressing his belief in a just God.

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1 Timothy

Chapter 2

Prayers and Instruction for Men and Women

Paul instructs Timothy on prayer and on how men and women should conduct themselves in the church. He teaches that men s...

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Jude

Chapter 1

Contending for the Faith

This chapter emphasizes the importance of contending for the faith, warning against false teachers who have infiltrated ...

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