Also, notice that both Adam and Eve were created in the image of God. Its important to see that the word translated “man” in verse 27 applies to both men and women. And just in case we might misunderstand, God clarifies that both men and women are included in the group that he made in his image. When we remember the common mistreatment of women in the ancient world, this becomes even more important. It means that, while men and women have specific roles God has designed them for, we cannot say that