Genesis 1:1
In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.
King James Version (1769) · public domain Genesis 1:1
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About the Book of Genesis
Genesis is the first book of the Bible and the opening of the Torah, the five books of Moses. Its name means "beginning," and it tells the story of creation, the fall of humanity, the flood, and the family line that leads to Israel — from Adam to Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph.
Its 50 chapters and 1,533 verses span more history than any other book of the Bible, from the creation of the world to the settlement of Jacob's family in Egypt. The opening account, with its "let there be light," is among the most quoted passages in all of Scripture.
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Key themes in Genesis
- Creation
- Covenant
- Fall
- Patriarchs
- Joseph
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Popular Verses from Genesis
- Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.
- Genesis 1:3 And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.
- Genesis 1:27 So God created man in his [own] image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.
- Genesis 2:24 Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.
- Genesis 12:2 And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing:
- Genesis 50:20 But as for you, ye thought evil against me; [but] God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as [it is] this day, to save much people alive.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the first book of the Bible. It records the creation of the world, the fall of humanity, the flood, and the beginnings of Israel through Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Joseph, ending with Jacob's family settling in Egypt.
How many chapters are in Genesis?
The Book of Genesis has 50 chapters and 1,533 verses in the King James Version (1769).