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Genesis 2:18 - Compare All Versions

Genesis 2:18 NIV (New International Version)

The LORD God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.”

Genesis 2:18 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)

Then the LORD God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him.”

Genesis 2:18 NLT (New Living Translation)

Then the LORD God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper who is just right for him.”

Genesis 2:18 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)

Then the LORD God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper corresponding  to him.”

Genesis 2:18 KJV (King James Version)

And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him.

Genesis 2:18 NKJV (New King James Version)

And the LORD God said, “It is not good that man should be alone; I will make him a helper comparable to him.”

Genesis 2:18-20 MSG (The Message)

GOD said, “It’s not good for the Man to be alone; I’ll make him a helper, a companion.” So GOD formed from the dirt of the ground all the animals of the field and all the birds of the air. He brought them to the Man to see what he would name them. Whatever the Man called each living creature, that was its name. The Man named the cattle, named the birds of the air, named the wild animals; but he didn’t find a suitable companion.

Genesis 2:18 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)

Then the LORD God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone; I will make him a helper suitable for him.”

Genesis 2:18 AMP (Amplified Bible)

Now the LORD God said, “It is not good (beneficial) for the man to be alone; I will make him a helper [one who balances him—a counterpart who is] suitable and complementary for him.”

Genesis 2:18 NET (New English Translation)

The LORD God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a companion for him who corresponds to him.”