II. Genesis Overview
Title Meaning – Origin (from Greek Septuagint)
Author: Moses
Date Written: Between 1450 and 1400 B.C.
Time Span: The Beginning to 1606 B.C. (Death of Joseph)
Background: The first of 5 books called the Pentateuch written by Moses. This book forms the basis for all further revelation about God and His plan for human beings.
To Whom: Genesis is written specifically for the benefit of Israelites; however, the messages contained in this book is consistent with the teachings of Christ. It is quoted or referenced in the New Testament over 60 times and thus brought into the New Covenant for the benefit of all peoples.
The Introduction
“Genesis is the seed-plot of the whole Bible. It is essential to the true understanding of its every part. It is the foundation on which Divine Revelation rests; and on which it is built up. It is not only the foundation of all truth, but it enters into, and forms part of, all subsequent inspiration; and is at once the warp and woof of Holy Writ.” E.W. Bullinger
Genesis is quoted or referenced 60 times in the NT, thus thoroughly incorporated into the New Covenant:
- Matt. 19:4-6 - Marriage
- Matt. 24:37-39 – Second Advent
- Mark 7:10 – Honoring parents
- Mark 10:3-8 - Divorce
- Luke 11:49-51 – Woes
- Luke 17:26-29, 32 – Second Advent
- John 1:51 – Jacob’s Ladder
- John 7:21-23 - Circumcision
- John 8:44-56 – Father of Lies
QUESTIONS TO FOLLOW UP:
Are there multiple words for wisdom in Hebrew/Greek?
Answer: Yes, Several
Hebrew:
998 – biynah - understanding
2449 – chakam – to be wise
2451 – chokmah – from 2449, wisdom (in a good sense): skillful, wisdom, wisely ***Used in Proverbs 8:12
2454 -
3820 – leb – the heart, used very widely for feelings, the will and even the intellect
6195 – ormah – trickery or in a good sense, discretion: guile, prudence, subtility, wilily, wisdom
7919 – sakal – to be circumspect and thus intelligent: consider, expert, instruct, prosper, prudent, skill. Have good success, teach, have made to understand, wisdom, guide wittingly
7922 – sekel – from 7919, intelligence, discretion, knowledge, policy, prudence, sense, understanding, wisdom, wise
8394 – towbunah – intelligence, an argument: discretion, reason, skillfulness, understanding, wisdom
8454 – tushiyah – from an unused root to substantiate, support, ability, direct, help (in purpose) an undertaking, (intellectual) understanding: enterprise, that which is, (sound) wisdom, working
Greek:
4678 – sophia – wisdom (higher or lower, wordly or spiritual): wisdom
5428 – phronesis – mental action or activity: prudence, wisdom
