16 Questions
What does the word 'genesis' mean?
Origin
How does Genesis differ from the myths of ancient Near East?
It portrays a peaceful creation by one God
What is the significance of the repetition in Genesis 1?
To emphasize the presence of only one God
How did God create according to Genesis?
Freely and directly through a peaceful command
According to Genesis, how did God create the universe?
Out of nothing
What is the significance of the repeated phrase 'and it was good' in Genesis?
It teaches that God and everything God creates is good
What does the number seven symbolize in the context of Creation in Genesis?
A covenant between God and humans
What does the plural reference 'us' in 'Let us make man in our image' hint at?
The Blessed Trinity
What does the creation of man being declared 'very good' emphasize?
The unique and positive nature of human creation
What does the fact that both men and women are created in God’s image reveal?
Men and women are equal in worth
What does the Creation account in Genesis say about marriage?
Marriage is not a human invention
What is the significance of the phrase 'Let us make man in our image'?
It hints at the Blessed Trinity
What does the rest of God on the 'seventh day' symbolize?
Eternal life
What is the significance of the phrase 'and it was good' being repeated in Genesis?
It emphasizes the goodness of God's creations
What does the phrase 'out of nothing' mean in the context of Creation?
Creation from non-existing material
What does the phrase 'one-flesh' union in Genesis refer to?
The union between a man and a woman in marriage
Test your knowledge of the Book of Genesis with this quiz. Explore the creation story, the origins of humanity, and the beginnings of the Israelites. See how well you know the first book of the Old Testament.
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