God's word of judgment upon the woman focus on her calling and purpose in creation: having and raising children, and marriage. And His words of judgment promise that life's deepest blessings will be a source of some of our deepest pain. Here we find the root of all pain and sorrow related to motherhood, as well as marital discord. Yet, even in judgment there is mercy, as the Lord continues to bless childbearing and marriage after the fall, and He is even pleased to use such this to accomplish our redemption and restore all things.