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Genesis 1:1 - Hebrew Word Study
The opening verse of Scripture contains profound theological truth in every word
בְּרֵאשִׁית בָּרָא אֱלֹהִים
Bereshit bara Elohim
In the beginning GOD created the heavens and the earth.
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Key Hebrew Words
- בְּרֵאשִׁית - beginning
- בָּרָא - created
- אֱלֹהִים - GOD
✝️ Christ Connection
Every word in Genesis 1:1 points forward to JESUS CHRIST, the eternal Word (Logos) through whom all things were made (John 1:1-3, Col 1:16). Hover over each word to discover the Christological connections!
John 1:1 - Greek Word Study
John echoes Genesis 1:1, revealing JESUS CHRIST as the eternal Word
Ἐν ἀρχῇ ἦν ὁ Λόγος
En archē ēn ho Logos
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with GOD, and the Word was GOD.
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Notice how John uses "Ἐν ἀρχῇ" (En archē) - "In the beginning" - deliberately echoing Genesis 1:1's "בְּרֵאשִׁית" (Bereshit). Hover over these words to see the parallel!
Key Greek Words
- Ἀρχή - beginning
- Λόγος - Word
- Χριστός - Christ/Messiah
📖 Scholar Insights
Each word includes insights from leading scholars like N.T. Wright, Michael Heiser, Gordon Fee, and others. Hover to explore their perspectives on how these words reveal CHRIST!
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Hebrew - The Spirit of GOD
And the Spirit of GOD was hovering over the face of the waters. (Genesis 1:2)
Greek - The Holy Spirit
But the Spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing. (John 6:63)
Greek - Our Savior
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. (Luke 2:11)
"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path."
— Psalm 119:105