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Reference Results for "Genesis 1:1" (King James Version)
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Genesis 1:1: The Foundation of All Things
'In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.' This opening sentence of the Bible establishes God's eternal existence and His role as the Creator of the universe.
Historical & Cultural Context
The foundational verse of the entire scriptural narrative, setting the stage for everything that follows.
Scholar's Note"The Hebrew word for 'God' used here is 'Elohim,' which is a plural form often used in the Old Testament to denote majesty and fullness of being."
1¶ In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.