Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Genesis 1:1 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Genesis 1:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Genesis chapter 1 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
The Creation of the World
“In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.”
Genesis 1:1 (KJV)
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Commentary on Genesis 1:1
In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. This majestic opening declares the fundamental truth of biblical theology: God is the sovereign Creator of all that exists. The Hebrew word bereshit (בְּרֵאשִׁית) means "in beginning" without the definite article, suggesting not merely a temporal starting point but the absolute origin of all created reality.The verb bara (בָּרָא, "created") appears exclusively with God as its subject in Scripture, denoting divine creative activity that brings something entirely new into existence. This distinguishes biblical creation from ancient Near East...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Genesis 1:1
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“and the Word was with God”
“we understand that the universe has been framed by the word of God”
“the God who formed the earth and made it”
“the Holy One”
“You, Lord, in the beginning, laid the foundation of the earth. The heavens are the works of your hands.,And, Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the works of thine hands:,,,,,,,,”
“in the heavens and on the earth”
“he who created the heavens and stretched them out”
“the sea”
“he”