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- DictionaryGen·e·sis/ˈjenəsəs/
- 1. the first book of the Bible, which includes the stories of the creation of the world, Noah's Ark, the Tower of Babel, and the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph.
What does the noun genesis mean? There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun genesis, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. genesis has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.
Genesis means "beginning," and this book describes the very first moments of God's creation. This story then proceeds through the time when the nation of Israel came to live in Egypt. Overview: Genesis consists of fifty chapters, giving a quick overview of the history of the nation of Israel.
Context. The events described in Genesis generally take place in the ancient Near East and Egypt, the place where Jacob’s family settles. Literary Styles. Genesis is written as narrative with occasional poetic and discourse sections. Key Themes. God's good character and provision of life and safety amidst chaos.
Genesis 1. . 1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 Now the earth was formless and void, and darkness was over the surface of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the surface of the waters. 3 And God said, “Let there be light,” a and there was light. 4 And God saw that the light was good, and He separated ...
Genesis chapter 1. English Standard Version. 1 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. 2 The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. 3 And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. 4 And God saw that the light was good.
Hebrew/Greek. Your Content. Genesis 1. New International Version. The Beginning. 1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.
noun. ˈje-nə-səs. Definition of genesis. as in beginning. the point at which something begins was present at the meeting which was later considered the genesis of the new political movement. Synonyms & Similar Words. Relevance. beginning. inception. onset. start. commencement. alpha. launch. dawn. outset. birth. baseline. infancy. origin. day one.
