Adam,
"Red earth". The first human being, who was created by
God on the final day of Creation (Genesis 1-2).
He
was made in the image of God from the dust of the earth.
From his rib, a female, Eve, was
later formed and made his wife. Adam and Eve had power
over all living things, but as a result of disobedience
they were expelled from the Garden
of Eden and condemned to work for a living.
He
died at the age of 930 years.