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   Gen·e·sis

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   • 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.

   Word Origin late Old English, via Latin from Greek, ‘generation, creation, nativity, horoscope’, from the base of gignesthai ‘be born or produced’. The name was given to the first book of the Old Testament in the Greek translation (the Septuagint), hence in the Latin translation (the Vulgate).

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   What is the meaning of Genesis?

   • The English title, Genesis, is Greek in origin and comes from the word geneseos, which appears in the pre-Christian Greek translation (Septuagint) of 2:4; 5:1. Depending on its context, the word can mean "birth," "genealogy," or "history of origin."

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   What is the story of Genesis?

   • Genesis is an account of the creation of the world, the early history of humanity, and of Israel's ancestors and the origins of the Jewish people.

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   What are the themes of the Book of Genesis?

   • Genesis speaks of beginnings -- of the heavens and the earth, of light and darkness, of seas and skies, of land and vegetation, of sun and moon and stars, of sea and air and land animals, of human beings (made in God's own image, the climax of his creative activity), of marriage and family, of society and civilization, of sin and redemption.

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   Who wrote the book of Genesis?

   • The genre of Genesis is a Narrative History, and Genealogies. It was written by Moses about 1450-1410 B.C. Key personalities include Adam, Eve, Noah, Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Rebekah, Jacob, and Joseph. This book was written to record God’s creation of the world and to demonstrate His love for all that He created.

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   Genesis can mean the origin or coming into being of something, or the first book of the Bible. Learn more about its synonyms, examples, word history, and related articles.

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   Genesis is a noun that means the origin, creation, or beginning of something. It can also refer to the first book of the Bible, dealing with the Creation and the Patriarchs, or a combining form of genesis.

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   Genesis can mean the origin or beginning of something, or the first book of the Bible. Learn how to use this word in different contexts and languages with Cambridge Dictionary.

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   noun. the first book of the Old Testament: tells of Creation; Adam and Eve; the Fall of Man; Cain and Abel; Noah and the flood; God's covenant with Abraham; Abraham and Isaac; Jacob and Esau; Joseph and his brothers. synonyms: Book of Genesis.

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   3 days ago · Genesis can mean the origin, creation, or beginning of something, or the first book of the Bible. Learn more about its word origin, usage, and related terms from Collins Dictionary.

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   Genesis is an account of the creation of the world, the early history of humanity, and the origins of the Jewish people. [2] Genesis is part of the Torah or Pentateuch, the first five books of the Bible.

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    the beginning or origin of something. Definition of genesis noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.