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Genesis – The First Book of the Bible (KJV)

Explore all 50 chapters of Genesis, from Creation to Joseph, with summaries and reflections.
“In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.”
(Genesis 1:1)

Before kingdoms rose and prophets spoke, before the psalms were sung or the gospels proclaimed, there was Genesis.

The Book of Genesis KJV is the first book of the Holy Bible, set in the timeless cadence of the King James Version (1611), opens like dawn breaking over the world: light out of darkness, order out of chaos, hope out of nothingness.

Genesis is not only a beginning — it is the foundation of all faith. Here we meet God as Creator, humanity as His image-bearer, and the first covenant that carries through the whole of Scripture. From the garden planted in Eden to Joseph’s dreams in Egypt, Genesis is the soil where the story of redemption takes root.

This page is your gateway into Genesis. Here you can walk chapter by chapter through all 50 chapters of Genesis — discovering creation, fall, covenant, and providence — and letting its words still speak into our lives today.

Book of Genesis KJV: The Five Movements of Genesis: From Creation to Joseph

Creation (Genesis 1–2)

“In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.” These opening chapters of Genesis (KJV) unveil the majesty of creation: light breaking the darkness, waters gathered, the heavens stretched wide. Every tree, bird, and star is spoken into being by the Word of God. At the heart of creation stands humanity, formed from the dust yet crowned with God’s image. In Eden, a garden of delight, covenant love and purpose are planted. These chapters remind us that life has a beginning, and that beginning is found in God Himself.
→ Explore Genesis 1 - 2: - The Creation HUB

The Fall and the Nations (Genesis 3–11)

Genesis 3–11 tells of the deep wound in creation. In Eden, sin enters through disobedience, and humanity’s harmony with God is broken. Cain rises against Abel, violence spreads across the earth, and the flood sweeps away a corrupted world. Yet even in judgment, God’s mercy shines — Noah finds grace, a rainbow seals the covenant, and nations rise after Babel. These chapters hold both sorrow and hope: a warning against pride, and a promise that God’s faithfulness is never lost. In the King James Bible, the solemn rhythm of these passages still calls us to humility and trust.
→ Explore Genesis 3 - 11: The Fall & Nations Hub

Abraham (Genesis 12–25)

With Genesis 12 begins the story of Abraham, the father of faith. God calls him from his homeland with a promise: descendants as countless as the stars, a covenant that will bless every nation. Abraham’s journey is marked by altars, trials, and visions — moments where faith is tested and deepened. Through his steps of trust, the path of redemption is set, and the covenant thread begins to weave its way through Scripture. Genesis 12–25 shows us that faith is not theory but a walk, a leaving behind and a leaning forward. In the KJV, Abraham’s story still carries the cadence of ancient trust, steady and enduring.
→ Explore Genesis 12 - 25: Abraham Hub

Isaac and Jacob (Genesis 26–36)

The covenant does not rest with Abraham alone — it is carried forward by Isaac and Jacob. Genesis 26–36 shows how promises are inherited and transformed in new generations. Isaac walks in the shadow of his father’s faith, while Jacob wrestles, dreams, and learns that blessing comes through surrender. Out of Jacob’s struggles are born the twelve sons, who will become the tribes of Israel. These chapters remind us that God’s faithfulness endures through imperfect people and tangled stories. In the King James Version, their journeys unfold with solemn beauty, echoing the truth that God shapes His people across time and trial.
→ Explore Genesis 26 - 36: Isaac & Jacob Hub

Joseph (Genesis 37–50)

The final chapters of Genesis (37–50) center on Joseph, a man betrayed by his brothers, sold into slavery, and yet lifted to power in Egypt. His life is marked by suffering and injustice, but also by providence and grace. What others meant for evil, God turned for good — preserving His people and keeping His promises. The Joseph narrative in the KJV is rich with themes of forgiveness, reconciliation, and divine purpose. These chapters close Genesis with hope: the story of a God who weaves redemption through even the darkest threads. Joseph’s journey reminds us that no pit is too deep and no betrayal too final for God’s hand to redeem.
→ Explore Genesis 37 - 50: Joseph Hub

Genesis Chapters Overview (KJV)

Explore all 50 chapters of the Book of Genesis (KJV): from Creation and the Garden, through the Flood and the call of Abraham, to Jacob’s journey and Joseph’s redemption. Click the titles as new studies go live.

  1. Genesis 1 – The Creation

    God speaks light into darkness, orders sky and sea, and crowns creation with man and woman in His image.

  2. Genesis 2 – The Garden of Eden

    A garden planted by God, work and worship intertwined, covenant innocence under the shade of two trees.

  3. Genesis 3 – The Fall of Man

    A whisper, a bite, a broken trust—yet a first promise glimmers: the seed that shall crush the serpent.

  4. Genesis 4 – Cain and Abel

    Worship divided, jealousy rising, a brother’s blood crying from the ground and God still calling to mercy.

  5. Genesis 5 – The Generations of Adam

    Names like footsteps through time—mortality shared, and yet Enoch walks with God into hope.

  6. Genesis 6 – The Wickedness of Man

    Violence fills the earth, but grace finds Noah; judgment and mercy move like storm and rainbow.

  7. Genesis 7 – The Great Flood

    The ark lifts on rising waters; creation is washed, covenant preservation sealed within wooden walls.

  8. Genesis 8 – The Waters Recede

    A dove, an olive leaf, dry ground under open sky—Noah steps into a cleansed beginning.

  9. Genesis 9 – Covenant with Noah

    A bow set in the clouds; life and law renewed, and God’s promise arcs over every storm to come.

  10. Genesis 10 – Nations from Noah

    From three sons, a tapestry of peoples; the earth fills with languages, lands, and lineages.

  11. Genesis 11 – Tower of Babel

    Bricks piled toward heaven, pride scattered into tongues—God humbles, and history fans out in nations.

  12. Genesis 12 – Call of Abram

    Leave and go—promise in the pocket, altar on the path; blessing begins with a single yes.

  13. Genesis 13 – Abram and Lot

    Fields divided, hearts tested; Abram chooses faith over advantage and lifts his eyes to promise.

  14. Genesis 14 – Lot Rescued

    Kings clash, Abram pursues, Lot is freed; a priest-king blesses with bread, wine, and peace from God Most High.

  15. Genesis 15 – God’s Promise

    Stars like uncounted mercy; a covenant cut in the dark—God binds Himself to His word.

  16. Genesis 16 – Hagar and Ishmael

    In the wilderness, the God who sees finds the forgotten and writes hope over sorrow’s road.

  17. Genesis 17 – God’s Covenant Sign

    Names change, futures open; the sign of the covenant marks a people set apart for promise.

  18. Genesis 18 – Three Visitors

    Hospitality under oaks; laughter promised for barren tents, and prayer pleads for a city’s mercy.

  19. Genesis 19 – Sodom Destroyed

    Judgment falls swift; a family pulled from flame, a backward glance turned into salt and warning.

  20. Genesis 20 – Abraham and Abimelech

    Fear complicates faith, yet God protects promise; truth restores peace between strangers.

  21. Genesis 21 – Isaac is Born

    Laughter arrives as prophecy becomes cradle; Hagar weeps, and God opens a well in the desert.

  22. Genesis 22 – Abraham’s Test

    Wood, fire, knife—and a ram caught in thorns; faith climbs, and God provides on the mountain.

  23. Genesis 23 – Sarah’s Death

    A field bought with tears; love honors promise, and burial roots the family in the land.

  24. Genesis 24 – Isaac’s Bride

    A servant prays by a well; providence braids water, kindness, and a journey into covenant joy.

  25. Genesis 25 – Abraham’s Legacy

    Generations roll on; twins wrestle in the womb, and the promise passes through a chosen line.

  26. Genesis 26 – Isaac and Abimelech

    Wells reopened, strife soothed; God’s oath to Abraham rests now on Isaac’s shoulders.

  27. Genesis 27 – The Deception

    A meal, a disguise, a stolen blessing—yet grace threads through tangled family lines.

  28. Genesis 28 – Jacob’s Dream

    A stone for a pillow, a ladder to heaven; promises pour down on a fleeing son.

  29. Genesis 29 – Leah and Rachel

    Love and labor entwined; God sees the unseen and opens the womb of the unloved.

  30. Genesis 30 – Jacob’s Children

    Twelve tribes begin in ordinary tents—cradles of promise amid rivalry and grace.

  31. Genesis 31 – Jacob Escapes

    Quiet flight at dawn; God watches the road and guards a household on the move.

  32. Genesis 32 – Meeting Esau

    A night of wrestling, a limp of blessing; fear meets forgiveness in the morning light.

  33. Genesis 33 – Brothers Reunite

    Bows and tears; a family mended by grace greater than old wounds.

  34. Genesis 34 – Dinah Defiled

    Violence breeds vengeance; the chapter stands as a sober mirror to human sin.

  35. Genesis 35 – Jacob Blessed

    Altars raised, names renewed; sorrow and promise walk side by side under covenant skies.

  36. Genesis 36 – Esau’s Line

    Edom’s kings and clans—God’s eye holds even the lines that live outside the promise.

  37. Genesis 37 – Joseph’s Dreams

    A coat that shines, dreams that rise, brothers that envy; the journey to Egypt begins.

  38. Genesis 38 – Judah and Tamar

    A hard story of failure and courage—through brokenness, a line is kept for future kings.

  39. Genesis 39 – Joseph in Egypt

    Integrity in a foreign house; a false accusation, a prison cell, and God still with him.

  40. Genesis 40 – Dreams in Prison

    Cupbearer and baker dream by night; Joseph interprets, and hope waits its appointed time.

  41. Genesis 41 – Pharaoh’s Dreams

    Seven fat, seven lean—wisdom rises from a prison to a throne to feed the hungry world.

  42. Genesis 42 – Brothers in Egypt

    Famine drives feet to Egypt; old sins stir as unknown mercy tests repentant hearts.

  43. Genesis 43 – Return to Egypt

    Gifts carried, Benjamin led; a feast spreads where fear expected chains.

  44. Genesis 44 – The Silver Cup

    A planted cup, a pleaded life; Judah steps forward, and love learns to stand in the gap.

  45. Genesis 45 – Joseph Revealed

    Tears unveil truth—“I am Joseph”; providence reframes pain as rescue for many.

  46. Genesis 46 – Jacob to Egypt

    A family moves by faith; God speaks in visions and leads them where grain and grace await.

  47. Genesis 47 – Jacob and Pharaoh

    Blessing flows upstream; an old shepherd lays hands on a king, and famine is stewarded wisely.

  48. Genesis 48 – Blessing the Sons

    Crossed hands, unexpected favor; the younger is lifted, and grace chooses its own path.

  49. Genesis 49 – Jacob’s Blessings

    Words like seeds sown over sons; tribes are sketched, and a scepter is promised to Judah.

  50. Genesis 50 – Joseph’s Death

    A final forgiveness, a carried coffin, and faith that requests its bones be buried in promise.

The Meaning and Significance of Genesis

Genesis is not just the first chapter of history; it is the foundation of all Scripture. Here the heavens are stretched out, the earth takes form, and light breaks into darkness.

We see humanity crowned with dignity, yet marked by frailty. We witness the wound of sin, yet also the steadfast covenant of God.

Within Genesis, the great themes of the Bible begin to unfold: Creation, the Fall, the Covenant, and Redemption. Every prophet’s voice and every gospel’s song can trace its roots back to these opening pages.

Key Verses in Genesis

Some verses rise like pillars, shining through the entire story of Genesis. They anchor faith and guide hearts:
Genesis 1:1 – “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.” The bedrock of belief: all things flow from the hand of God.
Genesis 12:2–3 – “I will bless thee … and thou shalt be a blessing.”
God’s call to Abram, the covenant that opens wide enough to embrace all nations.
Genesis 50:20 – “Ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good.”
Joseph’s testimony: human betrayal turned by providence into salvation.
These verses are windows into the heart of God, revealing His power, His promise, and His providence.

Names of God in Genesis

The names of God in Genesis are not mere titles; they are revelations of His character, each shimmering with meaning:
Elohim (Genesis 1:1) – the mighty Creator, who speaks worlds into being and holds them in His hand.
El Shaddai (Genesis 17:1) – God Almighty, whose strength sustains and whose promises cannot fail, even when human hope is gone.
Yahweh (Genesis 2:4) – the covenant Lord, near and personal, walking with His people and keeping His word through every generation.
These names remind us that the God of Genesis is not distant. He is Creator, Almighty, and Covenant-keeper – the same yesterday, today, and forever.

Frequently Asked Questions about Genesis

Q: Who wrote the Book of Genesis?
Tradition attributes Genesis to Moses, who, under God’s inspiration, wove together the stories of creation, the flood, and the patriarchs into the foundation of Israel’s faith.

Q: When was the Book of Genesis written?
Genesis was likely written during Israel’s wilderness journey, over 3,000 years ago. Yet its truths remain timeless, speaking to the same human struggles and divine promises today.

Q: What language was Genesis originally written in?
The original text of Genesis was written in Hebrew. Its words carry a rhythm and sacred depth that translators preserved in the King James Bible of 1611.

Q: What does the word “Genesis” mean?
“Genesis” comes from the Greek word for beginning or origin. It reminds us that this book tells the story of the world’s first breath, humanity’s first steps, and God’s first covenant promises.

Q: What are the main themes of Genesis?
Creation, fall, covenant, and redemption. Genesis begins with light, descends into human failure, and shines with God’s faithfulness through Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph.

Q: Why is Genesis important for Christians today?
Genesis explains who God is, why the world is broken, and how His promises lead to salvation. It anchors the Christian faith in God’s unchanging purpose across generations.

Q: How is Jesus foreshadowed in Genesis?
In Genesis 3:15, God promises that the seed of the woman will crush the serpent. This is seen as the first prophecy of Christ, who conquers sin and death.

Q: Who are the patriarchs in Genesis?
The patriarchs are Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph. Their lives reveal faith tested and promises fulfilled, shaping the identity of God’s people.

Q: What is the covenant in Genesis?
The covenant is God’s binding promise to Abraham: that he would become the father of many nations, and through his seed all the earth would be blessed.

Q: How does Genesis connect to the rest of the Bible?
Genesis is the gateway. Every theme in Scripture — creation, sin, faith, promise, redemption — begins here and flows into the Law, the Prophets, and the New Testament.

Conclusion

Genesis is not just a record of beginnings; it is the foundation of faith and the soil where the whole story of redemption takes root. From Eden’s garden to Joseph’s palace, its chapters whisper both the frailty of man and the faithfulness of God.

Here you have glimpsed the movements of creation, fall, covenant, and providence — themes that still shape our lives today.

Begin your journey where the Bible itself begins: explore Genesis 1 – The Creation, where light breaks into darkness and God speaks life into being. Or walk with Abraham in Genesis 12–25 – The Abraham Hub, where faith takes its first steps into promise.

Wherever you enter, may the Book of Genesis in the King James Bible guide you deeper into the mystery of God’s wisdom, the beauty of His covenant, and the hope of His redemption.

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