Genesis

The book of beginnings - creation, fall, flood, and the patriarchs

Old Testament 50 Chapters Author: Moses
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Chapters

Chapter 1

Creation

The Creation of the World

God creates the heavens and the earth in six days and rests on the seventh

Key Verses: Genesis 1:1, Genesis 1:27, Genesis 1:31

Creation God's Power Order from Chaos
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Chapter 2

Humanity

The Garden of Eden

God forms man from dust, creates the Garden of Eden, and makes woman

Key Verses: Genesis 2:7, Genesis 2:18, Genesis 2:24

Humanity Marriage Relationship with God
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Chapter 3

Sin

The Fall

Adam and Eve disobey God, sin enters the world, and they are expelled from Eden

Key Verses: Genesis 3:6, Genesis 3:15, Genesis 3:23

Sin Consequences Promise of Redemption
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Chapter 4

Jealousy

Cain and Abel

The first murder occurs when Cain kills his brother Abel out of jealousy

Key Verses: Genesis 4:4, Genesis 4:9, Genesis 4:26

Jealousy Murder God's Justice Worship
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Chapter 5

Genealogy

The Genealogy of Adam

The genealogy from Adam to Noah showing the long lives of the patriarchs

Key Verses: Genesis 5:1, Genesis 5:24, Genesis 5:29

Genealogy Generations Long Life Blessing
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Chapter 6

Righteousness

Noah and the Flood

God calls Noah to build an ark to save humanity and animals from the flood

Key Verses: Genesis 6:8, Genesis 6:19, Genesis 6:9

Righteousness Judgment Salvation Covenant
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Chapter 7

Ark

The Flood Begins

The flood waters cover the earth and Noah's family enters the ark

Key Verses: Genesis 7:1, Genesis 7:16, Genesis 7:23

Ark Flood Obedience Righteousness
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Chapter 8

Remembrance

The Flood Subsides

The flood waters recede and Noah sends out birds to find dry land

Key Verses: Genesis 8:1, Genesis 8:4, Genesis 8:22

Remembrance Wind Subsiding Seasons
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Chapter 9

Blessing

God's Covenant with Noah

God establishes a covenant with Noah and all living creatures

Key Verses: Genesis 9:1, Genesis 9:13, Genesis 9:16

Blessing Rainbow Covenant Sign
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Chapter 10

Generations

The Table of Nations

Genealogy of Noah's sons and the spread of nations across the earth

Key Verses: Genesis 10:1, Genesis 10:5, Genesis 10:32

Generations Nations Spread Flood
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Chapter 11

Tower

The Tower of Babel

Humanity builds a tower to reach heaven, God confuses their language

Key Verses: Genesis 11:4, Genesis 11:6, Genesis 11:9

Tower Babel Language Dispersion
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Chapter 12

Faith

The Call of Abraham

God calls Abram to leave his country and promises to make him a great nation

Key Verses: Genesis 12:1, Genesis 12:2, Genesis 12:3

Faith Obedience Promise Blessing
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Chapter 13

Separation

Abram and Lot Separate

Abram and Lot separate due to their herds, Lot chooses the Jordan Valley

Key Verses: Genesis 13:8, Genesis 13:10, Genesis 13:14

Separation Strife Choice Land
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Chapter 14

Rescue

Abram Rescues Lot

Abram rescues Lot from captivity and meets Melchizedek

Key Verses: Genesis 14:14, Genesis 14:18, Genesis 14:20

Rescue War Melchizedek Priest
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Chapter 15

Covenant

God's Covenant with Abram

God makes a covenant with Abram and promises him descendants

Key Verses: Genesis 15:1, Genesis 15:6, Genesis 15:18

Covenant Faith Righteousness Promise
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Chapter 16

Barrenness

Hagar and Ishmael

Sarai gives Hagar to Abram, Hagar conceives Ishmael

Key Verses: Genesis 16:1, Genesis 16:4, Genesis 16:11

Barrenness Servant Ishmael Promise
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Chapter 17

Covenant

The Covenant of Circumcision

God establishes the covenant of circumcision and changes Abram's name

Key Verses: Genesis 17:1, Genesis 17:5, Genesis 17:10

Covenant Circumcision Name Change Father
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Chapter 18

Visitors

The Three Visitors

Three visitors announce Isaac's birth and God's judgment on Sodom

Key Verses: Genesis 18:1, Genesis 18:10, Genesis 18:20

Visitors Promise Isaac Judgment
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Chapter 19

Angels

Sodom and Gomorrah

God destroys Sodom and Gomorrah, Lot and his family escape

Key Verses: Genesis 19:1, Genesis 19:16, Genesis 19:24

Angels Destruction Escape Judgment
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Chapter 20

Lie

Abraham and Abimelech

Abraham lies about Sarah, God protects her from Abimelech

Key Verses: Genesis 20:2, Genesis 20:6, Genesis 20:17

Lie Protection Dream Warning
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Chapter 21

Promise

The Birth of Isaac

Isaac is born, Hagar and Ishmael are sent away

Key Verses: Genesis 21:1, Genesis 21:6, Genesis 21:10

Promise Laughter Isaac Old Age
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Chapter 22

Faith

The Sacrifice of Isaac

God tests Abraham's faith by asking him to sacrifice his son Isaac

Key Verses: Genesis 22:2, Genesis 22:12, Genesis 22:14

Faith Obedience God's Provision Testing
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Chapter 23

Death

Sarah's Death and Burial

Sarah dies and Abraham purchases a burial place for her

Key Verses: Genesis 23:2, Genesis 23:4, Genesis 23:19

Death Mourning Burial Purchase
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Chapter 24

Marriage

Isaac and Rebekah

Abraham's servant finds Rebekah to be Isaac's wife

Key Verses: Genesis 24:3, Genesis 24:14, Genesis 24:67

Marriage Servant Rebekah Oath
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Chapter 25

Death

Abraham's Death and Isaac's Sons

Abraham dies, Isaac's wife Rebekah gives birth to twins

Key Verses: Genesis 25:8, Genesis 25:23, Genesis 25:26

Death Old Age Twins Nations
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Chapter 26

Sojourn

Isaac and Abimelech

Isaac dwells in Gerar, God blesses him with prosperity

Key Verses: Genesis 26:3, Genesis 26:12, Genesis 26:24

Sojourn Blessing Prosperity Oath
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Chapter 27

Deception

Jacob Steals Esau's Blessing

Rebekah helps Jacob deceive Isaac to receive Esau's blessing

Key Verses: Genesis 27:19, Genesis 27:27, Genesis 27:33

Deception Blessing Firstborn Garments
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Chapter 28

Dream

Jacob's Dream at Bethel

Jacob dreams of a ladder to heaven and God's promise to him

Key Verses: Genesis 28:12, Genesis 28:15, Genesis 28:20

Dream Ladder Angels Promise
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Chapter 29

Love

Jacob and Rachel

Jacob works for Laban to marry Rachel, but receives Leah first

Key Verses: Genesis 29:18, Genesis 29:25, Genesis 29:30

Love Service Deception Marriage
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Chapter 30

Children

Jacob's Children

Jacob's wives compete to bear children, Jacob becomes wealthy

Key Verses: Genesis 30:22, Genesis 30:27, Genesis 30:43

Children Competition Wealth Prosperity
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Chapter 31

Return

Jacob Flees from Laban

Jacob flees from Laban with his family and flocks

Key Verses: Genesis 31:3, Genesis 31:13, Genesis 31:42

Return Flee God's Presence Protection
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Chapter 32

Wrestling

Jacob Wrestles with God

Jacob wrestles with a man and receives a new name

Key Verses: Genesis 32:24, Genesis 32:26, Genesis 32:28

Wrestling Blessing Name Change Israel
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Chapter 33

Reconciliation

Jacob Meets Esau

Jacob and Esau reconcile after many years of separation

Key Verses: Genesis 33:4, Genesis 33:10, Genesis 33:20

Reconciliation Embrace Gift Peace
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Chapter 34

Violence

The Rape of Dinah

Dinah is violated, her brothers take revenge on Shechem

Key Verses: Genesis 34:2, Genesis 34:7, Genesis 34:25

Violence Revenge Circumcision Deception
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Chapter 35

Bethel

Jacob Returns to Bethel

Jacob returns to Bethel, Rachel dies giving birth to Benjamin

Key Verses: Genesis 35:1, Genesis 35:10, Genesis 35:19

Bethel Altar Name Change Death
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Chapter 36

Generations

Esau's Descendants

Genealogy of Esau and the Edomites

Key Verses: Genesis 36:1, Genesis 36:8, Genesis 36:43

Generations Edom Wives Settlement
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Chapter 37

Dreams

Joseph's Dreams

Joseph has dreams of ruling over his brothers, they sell him into slavery

Key Verses: Genesis 37:5, Genesis 37:8, Genesis 37:28

Dreams Hate Reign Dominion
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Chapter 38

Righteousness

Judah and Tamar

Judah's sons die, Tamar deceives him to bear children

Key Verses: Genesis 38:26, Genesis 38:27, Genesis 38:29

Righteousness Twins Deception Judgment
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Chapter 39

Success

Joseph in Potiphar's House

Joseph serves Potiphar but is falsely accused and imprisoned

Key Verses: Genesis 39:2, Genesis 39:9, Genesis 39:21

Success Temptation Refusal Imprisonment
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Chapter 40

Dreams

Joseph Interprets Dreams

Joseph interprets dreams for Pharaoh's cupbearer and baker

Key Verses: Genesis 40:8, Genesis 40:14, Genesis 40:23

Dreams Interpretation God Forgotten
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Chapter 41

Dreams

Joseph's Rise to Power

Joseph interprets Pharaoh's dreams and becomes ruler of Egypt

Key Verses: Genesis 41:16, Genesis 41:39, Genesis 41:40

Dreams Wisdom Power Ruler
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Chapter 42

Recognition

Joseph's Brothers Come to Egypt

Joseph's brothers come to Egypt to buy grain, Joseph recognizes them

Key Verses: Genesis 42:7, Genesis 42:8, Genesis 42:21

Recognition Strangers Guilt Brother
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Chapter 43

Warning

The Second Journey to Egypt

Joseph's brothers return with Benjamin, Joseph tests them

Key Verses: Genesis 43:3, Genesis 43:14, Genesis 43:30

Warning Brother Test Emotion
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Chapter 44

Test

Joseph Tests His Brothers

Joseph plants his cup in Benjamin's sack to test his brothers

Key Verses: Genesis 44:4, Genesis 44:16, Genesis 44:33

Test Cup Steward Sacrifice
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Chapter 45

Revelation

Joseph Reveals Himself

Joseph reveals his identity to his brothers and sends for Jacob

Key Verses: Genesis 45:1, Genesis 45:5, Genesis 45:8

Revelation Weeping Identity Reconciliation
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Chapter 46

Egypt

Jacob Goes to Egypt

Jacob and his family move to Egypt to be with Joseph

Key Verses: Genesis 46:3, Genesis 46:4, Genesis 46:27

Egypt Great Nation Seventy Promise
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Chapter 47

Goshen

Joseph's Family in Egypt

Joseph settles his family in Goshen and manages the famine

Key Verses: Genesis 47:6, Genesis 47:11, Genesis 47:27

Goshen Settlement Livestock Best Land
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Chapter 48

Blessing

Jacob Blesses Joseph's Sons

Jacob blesses Joseph's sons Manasseh and Ephraim

Key Verses: Genesis 48:5, Genesis 48:14, Genesis 48:19

Blessing Sons Right Hand Ephraim
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Chapter 49

Blessings

Jacob's Final Blessings

Jacob gives final blessings to each of his twelve sons

Key Verses: Genesis 49:1, Genesis 49:10, Genesis 49:28

Blessings Scepter Judah Ruler
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Chapter 50

Fear

Joseph's Death

Jacob is buried in Canaan, Joseph dies in Egypt

Key Verses: Genesis 50:19, Genesis 50:20, Genesis 50:26

Fear God's Plan Good Preservation
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About Genesis

The book of beginnings - creation, fall, flood, and the patriarchs

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Author

Moses