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The Biblical Helper: Ezer
Adam was called by God to take care of Eden. But it was too much work for one man. Eden was massive. Adam was incapable of gardening the whole thing. He needed help.
That’s why God created Eve. God says, “I will make him a helper suitable for him.”
The word helper is ezer in Hebrew. It sounds derogatory in English, like God made Adam a personal assistant. But it’s not that way at all in the original language. Ezer can be translated “partner” — one who comes alongside to help achieve a goal.
The exact same word is used for God in Psalms. The psalmist sings, “The LORD is with me; he is my helper.” In other places it’s used of military reinforcements without which an army would be crushed.
A helper is not an employee — someone who works for you, someone you boss around.
A helper is an equal. Genesis uses the adjective suitable, meaning “on the same level.” It’s someone you love and respect. And it’s one who comes alongside as a partner in a project, as an ally in a war. We all need that kind of helper. Or put another way, we all need help.
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