Adam's First Wife, Lilith: The Demon, The Legend, The Lie

Was Eve Adam's First Wife? The Truth About the Legend of Lilith

You've probably heard the legend: before there was Eve, Adam had a rebellious first wife named Lilith who refused to be subservient, uttered God's secret name, and flew out of Eden to become the mother of demons. It’s a compelling story that has found its way into everything from gothic fiction to modern feminist symbolism. But is any of it biblical?

In this deep dive, we separate fact from folklore to uncover the real origins of the Lilith myth. We'll trace her story from ancient Mesopotamian demonology to extra-biblical Jewish texts and finally expose the flawed arguments used to try and force her into the pages of Genesis and Isaiah. If you're interested in sound biblical hermeneutics and the history of ancient myths, this video is for you.

In This Investigation, We Uncover:
The Legend of Lilith: A summary of the popular myth of Adam’s defiant first wife and her transformation into a demon who preys on infants.

The Real Origins (Hint: It's Not in the Bible): We trace the development of the Lilith narrative through key extra-biblical and historical texts:

Ancient Mesopotamia: Discover the roots of Lilith in Akkadian demonology with night spirits like lilītu and Lamashtu.

The Zohar & Midrash: Understand how rabbinic tales began to shape a supernatural female figure.

The Alphabet of Ben Sira: Pinpoint the medieval text that is the primary source for the "Adam's first wife" story, including the infamous fight over who would be "on top."

Debunking "Secret" Bible Verses: A clear, contextual breakdown of the two main passages people use to argue for Lilith's existence in Scripture:

Genesis 1 vs. Genesis 2: We explain why the two creation accounts are not contradictory and do not imply the existence of two different women.

Isaiah 34:14: We look at the original Hebrew word (leeleeth) and show why, in context, it almost certainly refers to a "night bird" or "screech owl" and not a supernatural demon.

Conclusion: Fact vs. Folklore
While Lilith is a fascinating figure in folklore and mythology, there is zero biblical or historical evidence for her as Adam's first wife. This video equips you with the knowledge to understand where the legend came from and confidently affirm what the Bible actually teaches about the creation of Eve.

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Explore the strange **mythology** of **lilith the first woman**, who some believe was **adam and lilith** before Eve. This **hebrew folklore** and **jewish** story is not one you learned in Sunday school! Join us as we explore this **mythical creatures**.