Etymology of the Word “Genesis”
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 … Read more