Category: Genesis

1 This is the book of the generations of Adam. When God created man, he made him in the likeness of God. 2 Male and female he created them, and he blessed them and named them Man when they were created. 3 When Adam had lived 130 years, he fathered a son in his own…

8 “Judah, your brothers shall praise you; your hand shall be on the neck of your enemies; your father’s sons shall bow down before you. Setting the Scene for Genesis 49:8 In Genesis chapter 49, we find Jacob, also known as Israel, on his deathbed. He calls his twelve sons to his side to bless…

17 Dan shall be a serpent in the way, a viper by the path, that bites the horse’s heels so that his rider falls backward. Setting the Scene for Genesis 49:17 In Genesis 49:17, we find the scene where Jacob, also known as Israel, is blessing his sons on his deathbed. The setting is a…

11 Then Joseph settled his father and his brothers and gave them a possession in the land of Egypt, in the best of the land, in the land of Rameses, as Pharaoh had commanded. Setting the Scene for Genesis 47:11 In Genesis chapter 47, we find Joseph, the son of Jacob, who had risen to…

5 And now do not be distressed or angry with yourselves because you sold me here, for God sent me before you to preserve life. Setting the Scene for Genesis 45:5 In Genesis chapter 45, we find Joseph revealing his true identity to his brothers. The scene takes place in Egypt, in the midst of…

9 Then the chief cupbearer said to Pharaoh, “I remember my offenses today. Setting the Scene for Genesis 41:9 In Genesis 41:9, we find ourselves in the grand palace of Pharaoh in ancient Egypt. The scene is set in a lavish and opulent chamber, adorned with intricate hieroglyphics and golden ornaments. Pharaoh, the powerful ruler…

20 On the third day, which was Pharaoh’s birthday, he made a feast for all his servants and lifted up the head of the chief cupbearer and the head of the chief baker among his servants. 21 He restored the chief cupbearer to his position, and he placed the cup in Pharaoh’s hand. 22 But…

23 Lamech said to his wives: “Adah and Zillah, hear my voice; you wives of Lamech, listen to what I say: I have killed a man for wounding me, a young man for striking me. 24 If Cain’s revenge is sevenfold, then Lamech’s is seventy-sevenfold.” Setting the Scene for Genesis 4:23-24 In Genesis chapter 4,…

9 There is no one greater in this house than I am. He has withheld nothing from me except you, because you are his wife. How then could I do such a wicked thing and sin against God?” Setting the Scene for Genesis 39:9 In Genesis chapter 39, we find the story of Joseph and…

6 And Judah took a wife for Er his firstborn, and her name was Tamar. 7 But Er, Judah’s firstborn, was wicked in the sight of the Lord, and the Lord put him to death. 8 Then Judah said to Onan, “Go in to your brother’s wife and perform the duty of a brother-in-law to…