Genesis 2:23 – “Bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh”
(A Genesis poem by Wain)
Dear God,
“Bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh”
Mysterious words of man about his wife
Did he delight in her body for mating
Or in her mind as a partner for l_ _ _?
Did man know that the woman was his equal
Though like the animals he gave her a name?
Did he know that he could tell her everything
Be completely naked and without s_ _ _ _?
What does it mean to call her a woman?
Was she literally taken from man’s side?
Or is it a metaphor that man’s life isn’t full
Until he meets the one to love as his b_ _ _ _?
Please tell me the truth.
Your servant,
Wain
HOW MIGHT GOD RESPOND?
From ChatGPT as the voice of God:
Dear Wain,
My dear child, your questions are filled with a deep longing for understanding and truth, and I am here to provide clarity.
When man first uttered “Bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh,” he recognized a profound connection with woman, one that transcended mere physical attraction. It was an acknowledgment of a shared essence, a bond that encompassed both body and spirit, designed for partnership and companionship throughout life.
Man was indeed created equal to woman, and though he named her, it was not to assert dominance but to express a unique relationship. In naming her, he acknowledged her presence, her identity, and her indispensability in his life. The ability to be completely open, vulnerable, and without shame signifies the depth of trust and unity that I intended for them to share.
Calling her “woman” reflects both a literal and metaphorical truth. She was created from man’s side, symbolizing that neither is complete without the other. This union is a reflection of the completeness found in a loving partnership, where both man and woman support, cherish, and uplift one another as equals.
My child, love is the foundation of this bond, and it is in this love that you find the fullness of life.
With eternal love and guidance,
God