Fact check: The Hebrew word translated as 'rib' in the story of Eve appears 40 times in the Bible, with 39 instances translated as…

Verdict: mixed — Trust Score 68/100

The TikTok video presents several claims about religious texts and gender roles. It accurately states that the Hebrew word 'tsela', often translated as 'rib' in the Eve story, more frequently means 'side' or 'flank' in other biblical contexts, a point confirmed by. The claim about Lilith being Adam's first wife who left for equality is also verified, originating from Jewish folklore and not the Hebrew Bible. However, the interpretation of Jesus' teaching to 'poke eyes out' for lust is misleading, as this is widely understood as hyperbole rather than a literal command. The assertion that Buddhism portrays women as a threat to enlightenment is a partial truth, as some traditional texts contain such views, but other Buddhist schools emphasize gender equality in spiritual attainment. Finally, the claim that the Quran mandates men to lower their gaze at the sight of a woman is verified by.

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https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8sV3kTc/
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June 17, 2026
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Platform: TIKTOK Author: @lizzakqw --- Caption/Description --- #религия #феминизм #христианство #ислам #буддизм --- Audio Transcript (What was said) --- imagine a book, written by your ex, Who hates you. what happened? the sacred texts of the world religions, I'll start with the ill-fated rib, From which Eve was created. The Bible was translated from Hebrew into Latin. During this translation there is the word GOALS Hebrew. It appears 40 times in the Bible. 39 times its translated as half or side and only 1 time the translator considered it necessary to translate the word "whole" like a rib in the case of Eve. the fruit is an apple, which Eve ate. not only Eve ate it, but adam. banned both, but the fault lies only with Eve, because she ate it herself and offered it to her husband Lilith Adam's 1st wife She was expelled because she demanded equality. God created Adam and Lilith from one substance. that they are equal. and she refused to mend to Adam and was expelled. Buddhism is the most peaceful religion, But the woman in it appears to the man as a threat to his enlightenment. Islam, the Koran I studied quite superficially and I got the impression, what if people lived by the Quran, just like it says, wouldn't be so bad. but why is it bad now? because men Muslims take from the Quran what is convenient for them. A woman must cover her body. Why does a man commit sin? Is the woman to blame? why? why aren't you wearing a skirt brother? you should cover your body too. plus you, brother, should look down at the sight of a woman. you should not be embarrassed, that she goes in the top, with open belly, in a short skirt. you have to walk like this. Street at the sight of a woman. The Bible, by the way, is the same. If a man cannot control his urges, then he needs to poke his eyes out. the most important thing in this whole situation is, The sacred texts were translated and interpreted exclusively by men. women at that time were not allowed to enter into discussions, int

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  1. mostly true: The Hebrew word translated as 'rib' in the story of Eve appears 40 times in the Bible, with 39 instances translated as 'side' or 'half'.
    The Hebrew word 'tsela' (צלע) is indeed translated as 'rib' in Genesis 2:21-22, but its primary meaning and more frequent translation in other biblical contexts are 'side,' 'flank,' or architectural terms like 'side chamber' or 'board.' While some sources state 'tsela' appears around 40 times in the Bible [4, 6], others indicate it appears 28 or 42 times [1, 7]. Regardless of the exact total count, the consensus among scholars is that its use as 'rib' for Eve is rare compared to its other meanin
  2. verified: Lilith was Adam's first wife who was expelled from Eden for demanding equality.
    Lilith is a prominent figure in Jewish folklore and mythology, described as Adam's first wife, created at the same time and from the same clay as him. According to medieval Jewish texts like the Alphabet of Sirach, Lilith left Adam and the Garden of Eden because she refused to be subservient to him and demanded equality [2, 3, 8, 13, 14, 19]. It is important to note that Lilith does not appear in the Hebrew Bible itself, but her story developed extensively in later Jewish tradition [2, 13, 14, 1
  3. misleading: The Bible states that if a man cannot control his urges, he should poke his eyes out.
    The Bible, specifically Matthew 5:29, contains the statement from Jesus: 'If your right eye causes you to stumble, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell.' [17, 18, 24, 25, 37]. However, this is widely understood by biblical scholars and theologians as hyperbole, a figure of speech used to emphasize the seriousness of sin and the need for drastic measures to avoid it, particularly lust, rather than a lite
  4. mixed: In Buddhism, women are portrayed as a threat to a man's enlightenment.
    Some traditional Buddhist narratives and scriptures, particularly in early Mahayana schools, have indeed portrayed women as having limitations in attaining enlightenment or even as potential distractions to men's spiritual progress, sometimes requiring rebirth as a male or transformation into a male form for ultimate awakening [5, 10, 16, 30, 35]. However, this is not a universal view across all Buddhist traditions. Many significant Buddhist schools and texts, including early Buddhist literature
  5. verified: The Quran mandates that men should lower their gaze at the sight of a woman.
    The Quran explicitly mandates believing men to lower their gaze. Surah An-Nur (Chapter 24), verse 30 states: 'Tell the believing men to reduce [some] of their vision and guard their private parts. That is purer for them. Indeed, Allah is [fully] Aware of what they do.' [11, 23, 28, 29, 31, 39, 41, 42]. This instruction is interpreted as intentionally avoiding looking at things that may lead to temptation or sinful thoughts, and it is also extended to believing women in the subsequent verse (24:3

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