Genesis

Overview

The Book of Genesis is the first book of the Torah, containing 50 chapters that tell the story of creation, the patriarchs, and God’s covenant with humanity.

Table of Contents

Primeval History

Creation, Fall, Flood, and Tower of Babel

• Gen 1
• Gen 2
• Gen 3
• Gen 4
• Gen 5
• Gen 6
• Gen 7
• Gen 8
• Gen 9
• Gen 10
• Gen 11

Abraham Cycle

The Patriarch Abraham and His Covenant

• Gen 12
• Gen 13
• Gen 14
• Gen 15
• Gen 16
• Gen 17
• Gen 18
• Gen 19
• Gen 20
• Gen 21
• Gen 22
• Gen 23
• Gen 24
• Gen 25

Isaac and Jacob

The Second and Third Patriarchs

• Gen 26
• Gen 27
• Gen 28
• Gen 29
• Gen 30
• Gen 31
• Gen 32
• Gen 33
• Gen 34
• Gen 35
• Gen 36

Joseph Cycle

Joseph in Egypt and the Move to Egypt

• Gen 37
• Gen 38
• Gen 39
• Gen 40
• Gen 41
• Gen 42
• Gen 43
• Gen 44
• Gen 45
• Gen 46
• Gen 47
• Gen 48
• Gen 49
• Gen 50

Study Resources

Related Content

• Genesis Overview - Detailed overview and themes
• Research - Academic analysis and commentary

Cross-References

• Divine Names - Names of God throughout Genesis
• Atlas - Geographic and historical context

Last updated: 2025-09-23