First usage of the phrase:
Gen 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.
help - H5828 - from H5826; aid.
- H5826 - A primitive root; to surround, that is, protect or aid.
Expanded: A masculine noun meaning a helper, one who helps; help, aid. It refers to aid or assistance that is given, whether material or immaterial (isa 30:5; Dan 11:34). It is often help from the Lord who helps His people (Ps. 20:2[3]; 121:1, 2; 124:8). He is called the shield or protection of Israel's help (Deut. 33:29). It indicates persons who give help: the woman created as Adam's complementary helper (Gen. 2:18, 20); the Lord as Israel's help (Hos. 13:9); the Lord as Israel's chief Helper (Ex. 18:4; Deut. 33:7; Ps. 3:20; 115:9-11). The name Eliezer means God (is) my helper (Ex. 18:4).
meet - H5048 - From H5046; a front, that is, part opposite; specifically a counterpart, or mate; usually (adverbially, especially with preposition) over against or before.
- H5046 - A primitive root; properly to front, that is, stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively to announce (always by word of mouth to one present); specifically to expose, predict, explain, praise.
Expanded: A preposition indicating before, in front of, opposite; corresponding to. It has a special sense to indicate Eve's likeness to Adam (Gen. 2:18, 20), with the preposition ke prefixed.
Well, I have had an interesting journey trying to find something to share about help meet. The most interesting thing that I came across, and is substantiated by my research, is the emphasis on - ‛êzer - ay'-zer - which is used more times of God than it is of Eve.
Which lends a richness to the understanding. What a calling, to be not like God, but to lend that sense of help and assistance.
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