He sighed deeply in his spirit, and said, “Why does this generation The word translated “generation” here (genea) could also be translated “people”, “race”, or “family”. seek a sign? Most certainly I tell you, no sign will be given to this generation.”
Genesis 1:1
In the beginning, GodThe Hebrew word rendered “God” is “אֱלֹהִ֑ים” (Elohim). created the heavens and the earth.
Genesis 1:2
The earth was formless and empty. Darkness was on the surface of the deep and God’s Spirit was hovering over the surface of the waters.
Genesis 2:4
This is the history of the generations of the heavens and of the earth when they were created, in the day that Yahweh“Yahweh” is God’s proper Name, sometimes rendered “LORD” (all caps) in other translations. God made the earth and the heavens.
Genesis 5:1
This is the book of the generations of Adam. In the day that God created man, he made him in God’s likeness.
Genesis 6:3
Yahweh said, “My Spirit will not strive with man forever, because he also is flesh; so his days will be one hundred twenty years.”