Genesis 1:1
Genesis · Old Testament · Chapter 1
“In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.”Genesis 1:1
Genesis 1:1 in Context
Genesis 1:1 is found in the book of Genesis, chapter 1, verse 1 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Creation.
For what this passage means in its context, read the full study: What Does Genesis 1:1 Mean? Context & Commentary (2026).
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Genesis 1:1 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
John 1:1“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”Hebrews 11:3“Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.”Isaiah 45:18“For thus saith the LORD that created the heavens; God himself that formed the earth and made it; he hath established it, he created it not in vain, he formed it to be inhabited: I am the LORD; and there is none else.”Revelation 4:11“Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.”Hebrews 1:10“And, Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the works of thine hands:”Colossians 1:16“For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:”Isaiah 42:5“Thus saith God the LORD, he that created the heavens, and stretched them out; he that spread forth the earth, and that which cometh out of it; he that giveth breath unto the people upon it, and spirit to them that walk therein:”Exodus 20:11“For in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the LORD blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.”Job 38:4“Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? declare, if thou hast understanding.”Acts 17:24“God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands;”2 Peter 3:5“For this they willingly are ignorant of, that by the word of God the heavens were of old, and the earth standing out of the water and in the water:”Nehemiah 9:6“Thou, even thou, art LORD alone; thou hast made heaven, the heaven of heavens, with all their host, the earth, and all things that are therein, the seas, and all that is therein, and thou preservest them all; and the host of heaven worshippeth thee.”Isaiah 44:24“Thus saith the LORD, thy redeemer, and he that formed thee from the womb, I am the LORD that maketh all things; that stretcheth forth the heavens alone; that spreadeth abroad the earth by myself;”Jeremiah 32:17“Ah Lord GOD! behold, thou hast made the heaven and the earth by thy great power and stretched out arm, and there is nothing too hard for thee:”Jeremiah 51:15“He hath made the earth by his power, he hath established the world by his wisdom, and hath stretched out the heaven by his understanding.”Psalms 33:9“For he spake, and it was done; he commanded, and it stood fast.”Proverbs 3:19“The LORD by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens.”Psalms 115:15“Ye are blessed of the LORD which made heaven and earth.”Revelation 14:7“Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come: and worship him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters.”Psalms 136:5“To him that by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy endureth for ever.”
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