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is the crown of creation in that when she is referred to as a 'helper' given to Adam whereby 'helper' ('zer) is a word referring not to subordination, but to superiority such as that of God.

Trible also argues that Eve is the crown of creation rather than an afterthought. She further argues that the word ''zer, meaning helper is not to signify a subordinate position to man as it is also most often used describe God and is thus a superior rather than an inferior being. In the story of the garden, Eve is also autonomous and independent while Adam is surprisingly passive. [13].

is the crown of creation rather than an afterthought in that she is independent and autonomous in contrast with a passive Adam.

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