Old Testament · Pentateuch
Genesis
50 chapters · Pentateuch
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About this book
Genesis opens the Bible’s narrative by tracing the origins of creation, humanity, the flood, the nations, and Abraham’s family.
Its story develops through the land, offspring, and blessing, preparing readers for the exodus, the law, and the larger story of redemption.
Themes
- Creation and order
- Fall and judgment
- Calling and promise
- Patriarchs and family
Key verses
Outline
- 1–11 Creation and early history
- 12–25 Abraham’s call and journey
- 26–36 Isaac and Jacob
- 37–50 Joseph and Israel in Egypt
FAQ
- What is Genesis mainly about?
- Genesis tells how God created the world and humanity, how sin entered, and how God called Abraham with promises of offspring, land, and blessing.
- How many chapters are in Genesis?
- Genesis has 50 chapters.