Genesis 2:18—“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 arrests our attention because it is the first time in the creation account, before the fall, that God declares something “not good.” Everything else had been pronounced good – light, land, seas, and even man himself. Yet the LORD God, in perfect wisdom, looked upon Adam and said, “It is not good that the man should be alone.”
This teaches us that loneliness was never part of God’s original design for humanity. Adam was sinless, living in paradise, surrounded by beauty. Yet still incomplete without a companion. The need here is theological, not merely psychological or emotional. God created man not to exist in isolation, but to live in loving fellowship. Man was made for relationship and covenant companionship.
The phrase “an help meet for him” does not describe inferiority. The word “help” is often used of God Himself in Scripture (Psalm 121:1–2). It speaks of strength, support, and partnership. “Meet” means suitable. The woman was created to correspond to him, supplying what was lacking. Eve was God’s gracious provision: a companion beside him.
In this light, a wife is God’s gift to her husband as his closest earthly companion, a wise counsellor, a faithful supporter, and a fellow-heir of grace. She is not merely one who lives with him, but one who labours with him in life, strengthens him in weakness, and walks with him in the fear of God. She brings warmth to his home, stability to his heart, and godly influence to his calling.
This verse reminds us that God cares deeply about our relational life. He provides companionship, family, friendship, and the fellowship of the church. If God said it was not good for Adam to be alone, we should not ignore the lonely around us, or excuse isolation in our own hearts. God’s remedy for what is lacking in our lives often comes through loving, holy fellowship that He provides.
So, we ought to thank God sincerely for the relationships He has given us, and especially for the sacred gift of marriage, remembering that companionship is part of His wise and loving design. And since no husband or wife can fulfil their calling by mere strength, we must daily seek the Lord’s help and grace to love, serve, and walk together according to His will, that our homes may honour Christ.