Category: Genesis

7 then the Lord God formed the man of dust from the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living creature. 8 And the Lord God planted a garden in Eden, in the east, and there he put the man whom he had formed. 9 And out…

20 The man gave names to all livestock and to the birds of the heavens and to every beast of the field. 21 So the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall upon the man, and while he slept took one of his ribs and closed up its place with flesh. 22 And the…

1 The two angels came to Sodom in the evening, and Lot was sitting in the gate of Sodom. When Lot saw them, he rose to meet them and bowed himself with his face to the earth. 2 and said, “My lords, please turn aside to your servant’s house and spend the night and wash…

11 And they struck with blindness the men who were at the entrance of the house, both small and great, so that they wore themselves out groping for the door. Setting the Scene for Genesis 19:11 In Genesis chapter 19, we find the scene where Lot, the nephew of Abraham, is visited by two angels…

3 But he pressed them strongly; so they turned aside to him and entered his house. Setting the Scene for Genesis 19:3 In Genesis chapter 19, we find Lot, the nephew of Abraham, living in the city of Sodom with his family. Two angels, disguised as men, arrive at the city gates in the evening.…

14 So Lot went out and said to his sons-in-law, who were to marry his daughters, “Up! Get out of this place, for the Lord is about to destroy the city.” But he seemed to his sons-in-law to be jesting. Setting the Scene for Genesis 19:14 In Genesis chapter 19, we find the scene where…

22 So the men turned from there and went toward Sodom, but Abraham still stood before the Lord. Setting the Scene for Genesis 18:22 In Genesis chapter 18, we find Abraham sitting at the entrance of his tent during the heat of the day. As he looks up, he sees three men standing nearby. These…

3 Then Abram fell on his face. And God said to him, 4 “Behold, my covenant is with you, and you shall be the father of a multitude of nations. 5 No longer shall your name be called Abram, but your name shall be Abraham, for I have made you the father of a multitude…

13 He who is born in your house and he who is bought with your money, shall surely be circumcised. So shall my covenant be in your flesh an everlasting covenant. Setting the Scene for Genesis 17:13 In Genesis chapter 17, we find Abraham, formerly known as Abram, in the presence of God. The scene…

1 Now Sarai, Abram’s wife, had borne him no children. 2 And Sarai said to Abram, “Behold now, the Lord has prevented me from bearing children. Go in to my servant; it may be that I shall obtain children by her.” And Abram listened to the voice of Sarai. 3 And Sarai, Abram’s wife, took…