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Genesis Definition & Meaning

genesis
noun
  1. a coming into being
  2. the first book of the Old Testament: tells of Creation; Adam and Eve; the Fall of Man; Cain and Abel; Noah and the flood; God's covenant with Abraham; Abraham and Isaac; Jacob and Esau; Joseph and his brothers

"Genesis" in song lyrics

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  • "My arch nemesis, a god that's man, eye of genesis"
    Ace & MoeRoc — Arch Nemesis
  • "As I rebirth my soul, glowing Genesis"
    Afu-Ra f/ Guru — Blvd.
  • "Remeber this, the name Akenyele it don't rhyme with Genesis"
    Akinyele — Dear Diary

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Frequently asked questions

What does genesis mean?
a coming into being the first book of the Old Testament: tells of Creation; Adam and Eve; the Fall of Man; Cain and Abel; Noah and the flood; God's covenant with Abraham; Abraham and Isaac; Jacob and Esau; Joseph and his brothers
What part of speech is genesis?
Genesis is a noun.
How many definitions does genesis have?
Genesis has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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