Contextual Usage “Genesis” comes from the Greek word “γένεσις” (genesis), meaning “origin” or “creation.” This term was used in the Septuagint, the Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible, to name the first book, which recounts the creation of the world. The Hebrew equivalent is “בְּרֵאשִׁית” (Bereshit), meaning “in the beginning.” Historical Usage Modern Usage Across Disciplines Cultural Perspectives Genesis in Modern Context Today, “genesis” is widely used to describe the origin or beginning of almost anything, from projects and ideas to natural phenomena and historical events. It retains its profound connotation of a significant and foundational starting point.
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