Youll get this book and many others when you join bible gateway plus. The creation story genesis chapter 1 childrens version. This bible commentary is indepth but uses plain english that everyone can understand. It is also the first word of the book in the hebrew test. The lessons are organized into subjects of one week study per lesson this course is a study of the book of genesis all references for the course are found in the course bibliography the. The book of genesis, chapters 117 new international commentary on the old testament kindle edition by hamilton, victor p download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc. Genesis is a name taken from the greek, and signifies the book of generation or production. The book of genesis new international commentary on the old testament series 117 hamilton, victor p. It contains the seed for all the dealings of god with this world, the principles of the relationships of god with man, and in type.
The book of genesis new international commentary on the. Genesis 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. First, that the world, and all things therein, were created by. You can find the best commentary on genesis for you using the tools. The lord god formed man from the dust of the ground gen. Genesis with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The foundation of all religion being laid in our relation to god as our creator, it was fit that the book of divine revelations which was intended to be the. Jesus, treat genesis specifically the first 11 chapters.
It is not science, because it deals with the beginning, which no science has ever even attempted to describe. Later, in chapter 2, we even see god working the dirt of his creation. In the beginninga period of remote and unknown antiquity, hid in the depths of eternal ages. This is another commentary by matthew henry, well known for his commentaries on the bible, this one is on genesis, the first book of the bible. Peter, who lived at the same time as jesus, tells us this. We have just added many new sources, including the expositors bible commentary, bengels gnomon, langes commentary, hastings. God created great sea creatures and every living thing that moves and every winged bird according to its kind. The first book of moses called genesis the argument moses in effect declareth the things which are here chiefly to be considered. Genesis beginning, becoming is the book of beginnings. Commentary on the book of genesis matthew henry 1662 1714 this is another commentary by matthew henry, well known for his commentaries on the bible, this one. The sun is the greatest light of all, and the most glorious anduseful of all the lamps of heaven. The authors epistle dedicatory 15 the argument 23 chapter 1 30 genesis 1.
This marvelous chapter is not history, for it provides information concerning events that antedate all history. An integrated digital bible study library including complete notes from the believers bible commentary and the cultural backgrounds study bible niv and nrsv is just a step away. The hebrew word here for create means to make something from nothing. Genesis 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. A farther advance was made by the creation of terrestrial animals, all the various species of which are included in three classes. In the beginninga period of remote and unknown antiquity, hid in the depths of. It is not myth, because it carries within it a credibility that never belonged to any myth. Chapter 12 abram moves to canaan by faith and fails in egypt. Free bible commentary on genesis chapters 111 in easy english. David guziks commentary on the book of genesis, beginning with gods creation of the universe in genesis 1. Rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky and over every living creature. A free bible version and commentary on genesis chapters 111 in easyenglish. For moses simply intends to assert that the world was not perfected at its very commencement, in. Genesis chapters 111 free bible commentary in easy english.
The hebrew term for the first book of the bible is bereshit. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on genesis chapters 111. Commentary for genesis 1 genesis is a name taken from the greek, and signifies the book of generation or production. The history of the fall genesis 3, the family of adam genesis 4, the description of the vices of the antediluvians genesis 6.
Genesis 111 and work bible commentary theology of work. David guzik commentary on 1 john 1 emphasizes the center of our relationship to god, which is found in jesus christ, who is life and light. Genesis 1 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary. Therefore no people saw what god did in the beginning. The writer uses that word in verse 1, and he uses it in verses 21 and 27 also.
We have now before us the holy bible, or book, for so bible signifies. The holy scripture, being designed to maintain and improve natural religion, to repair the decays of it. Genesis 1, new international version niv the bible app. This document has been generated from xsl extensible. It is not myth, because it carries within it a credibility that never. Godthe name of the supreme being, signifying in hebrew, strong, mighty. Genesis 1 versebyverse commentary and bible study of genesis chapter 1. Genesis 1 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. To expound the term beginning, of christ, is altogether frivolous. Genesis bible study notes, commentary, and comments. The book of genesis, chapters 117 new international. Advance your knowledge of scripture with this resource library of over 40 reference books, including commentaries and study bible notes. Genesis chapter 1 matthew henry concise commentary on.