Book of Genesis
genesis is part of the rich historical narrative of God's dealings with His people in the Old Testament.
50
Chapters
1,533
Verses
16
Cross-Refs
Quick Facts
- Author
- Moses
- Date Written
- c. 1445-1405 BC
- Category
- Pentateuch / Law
- Chapters
- 50
- Verses
- 1,533
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Etymology
- “beginning”
About the Book of Genesis
Genesis begins the biblical canon with the most profound declaration ever penned: 'In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.' Prior to the existence of anything—time, matter, space, or energy—God alone existed. By His spoken word, the universe came into existence instantaneously. This is not myth or poetic fancy detached from truth; it is the essential foundation upon which all Scripture, theology, and human purpose rest. Without Genesis, the mission of Christ, the necessity of redemption, and the ultimate restoration God is accomplishing remain incomprehensible. The title Genesis, derived from the Greek γένεσις meaning 'origin' or 'beginning,' perfectly reflects the book’s focus and intent.
Read the full Genesis study guide →Famous Verses
“In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.”
Genesis 1:1
“So God created man in his own image.”
Genesis 1:27
“I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee.”
Genesis 12:2