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.”9 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