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Overview Of Genesis
Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 19, 2022 (message contributor)
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1. Genesis Chapter One
Contributed on Nov 19, 2022
These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter One. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.
GENESIS CHAPTER ONE OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is creation of all the world and everything we know in the universe. Joseph Benson’s Commentary (1857) Says: We have three things in this chapter: (1) A general idea of the work of creation, Genesis 1:1-2. (2) A particular ...read more
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2. Genesis Chapter Two
Contributed on Nov 20, 2022
These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Two. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.
GENESIS CHAPTER TWO OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that man is placed in the garden and is given work to do and is also given a companion to help him. Genesis Chapter 2 The first Sabbath – Genesis 2:1-3 Details about the creation – Genesis 2:4-6 Details about the creation ...read more
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3. Genesis Chapter Three
Contributed on Nov 21, 2022
These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Three. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.
GENESIS CHAPTER THREE OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is Adam and Eve sin against God and it has repercussions that have affected the human race ever since. The Cambridge Bible (1921) – Genesis 3 The Temptation – Genesis 3:1-5 The Fall – Genesis 3:6-8 The Enquire – Genesis ...read more
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4. Genesis Chapter Four
Contributed on Nov 26, 2022
These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Four. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.
GENESIS CHAPTER FOUR OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that the effects of sin is shown to the third generation of Adam. Matthew Henry (1714) – Genesis 4 In this chapter we have both the world and the church in a family, in a little family, in Adam's family, and a ...read more
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5. Genesis Chapter Five
Contributed on Dec 3, 2022
These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Five. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.
GENESIS CHAPTER FIVE OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that we have a genealogy of the race of humans from Adam until the flood. Matthew Henry (1714) – Genesis 5 This chapter is the only authentic history extant of the first age of the world from the creation to the flood, ...read more
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6. Genesis Chapter Six
Contributed on Dec 15, 2022
These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Six. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.
GENESIS CHAPTER SIX OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is sin continues to increase but God has a plan to start over with the human race. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 6 The human race became generally corrupt. God determines to destroy them by a flood. Noah, a just man, is ...read more
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7. Genesis Chapter Seven
Contributed on Dec 21, 2022
These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Seven. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.
GENESIS CHAPTER SEVEN OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that Noah finishes the ark, gets it loaded and endures the flood. Matthew Henry (Concise Commentary) – Genesis 7 1. Noah, and his family and the living creatures, enter the ark, and the flood begins. (Genesis 7:1-12) 2. ...read more
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8. Genesis Chapter Eight
Contributed on Dec 23, 2022
These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Eight. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.
GENESIS CHAPTER EIGHT OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that the flood is over and the water slowly recedes – God makes a covenant with Noah. Thomas Coke (1801) - Genesis 8 The waters decrease: the ark rests on Mount Ararat. Noah sends forth a raven; and afterwards a dove; ...read more
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9. Genesis Chapter Nine
Contributed on Dec 30, 2022
These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Nine. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.
GENESIS CHAPTER NINE OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is God blesses Noah and sets restrictions and order the life on earth. Noah sins, Ham mocks and Noah curses. (The sin of man continues.) Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 9 God blesses Noah and his sons: permits them to eat ...read more
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10. Genesis Chapter Ten
Contributed on Jan 3, 2023
These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Ten. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.
GENESIS CHAPTER TEN OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is we have a detailed listing of the decedents of Noah that filled the earth. John Gill (1776) – Genesis 10 This chapter gives an account of the posterity of the three sons of Noah, by whom the world was peopled after the ...read more
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11. Genesis Chapter Eleven
Contributed on Jan 7, 2023
These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Eleven. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.
GENESIS CHAPTER ELEVEN OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is the story of the Tower of Babel is built and the linage up to Abram. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 11 Men begin to build the city and tower of Babel: God confounds their language: and disperses them over all the earth. ...read more
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12. Genesis Chapter Twelve
Contributed on Jan 10, 2023
These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Twelve. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.
GENESIS CHAPTER TWELVE OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that Abram is called out to start a journey to the Promised Land. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 12 God commands Abram to depart from his country; promising him that a great nation shall spring from him, and that all the ...read more
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13. Genesis Chapter Thirteen
Contributed on Jan 14, 2023
These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Thirteen. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.
GENESIS CHAPTER THIRTEEN OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is Abraham and Lot leave Egypt and separate from one another. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 13 Abram returns out of Egypt. A contention arising between the shepherds of Abram and Lot, they separate: Lot pitches his tent ...read more
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14. Genesis Chapter Fourteen
Contributed on Jan 18, 2023
These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Fourteen. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.
GENESIS CHAPTER FOURTEEN OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that Lot is captured and Abram rescues him. Also, Abram meets Melchizedek king of Salem. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 14 Four kings, having conquered five kings of Canaan, take Lot captive. Abram, with his servants, ...read more
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15. Genesis Chapter Fifteen
Contributed on Jan 23, 2023
These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Fifteen. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.
GENESIS CHAPTER FIFTEEN OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is God makes a covenant with Abram. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 15 Abram believes God, who promised him a seed which shall equal the stars in number. He is commanded to prepare victims; falls into a deep sleep, and hears ...read more
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16. Genesis Chapter Sixteen
Contributed on Jan 30, 2023
These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Sixteen. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.
GENESIS CHAPTER SIXTEEN OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is Sarai gives Hagar her handmaid to Abram to have a child. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 16 Sarai, being barren, gives Hagar her handmaid to Abram: whom afterwards she treats hardly, having been despised by her. The angel ...read more
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17. Genesis Chapter Seventeen
Contributed on Feb 4, 2023
These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Seventeen. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.
GENESIS CHAPTER SEVENTEEN OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that the covenant between God and Abram renewed. In the process, Abram’s name is changed and circumcision becomes a part of the agreement. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 17 God renews the covenant with Abram: changes ...read more
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18. Genesis Chapter Eighteen
Contributed on Feb 13, 2023
These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Eighteen. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.
GENESIS CHAPTER EIGHTEEN OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that God confirms His promise that Abraham will have a son – at which Sarah laughs. God disclosed to Abraham that He is about to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 18 The Lord appears again to ...read more
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19. Genesis Chapter Nineteen
Contributed on Feb 22, 2023
These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Nineteen. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.
GENESIS CHAPTER NINETEEN OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is Lot’s deliverance from Sodom and the sins of him and his family. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 19 Lot entertains two angels, who conduct him, with his wife and two daughters, out of the city which was about to be ...read more
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20. Genesis Chapter Twenty
Contributed on Mar 8, 2023
These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Twenty. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.
GENESIS CHAPTER TWENTY OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that Abraham again presents Sarah as his sister because he fears for his life. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 20 Sarah is taken from Abraham by Abimelech, king of Gerar, whom God threatens with death, unless he restore ...read more
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21. Genesis Chapter Twenty-One
Contributed on Mar 13, 2023
These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Twenty-One. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.
GENESIS CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that Isaac the promised child is born which causes strife between Hagar and Sarah. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 21 Isaac is born, is circumcised and weaned. At Sarah's request Hagar is driven out; to whom, ...read more
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22. Genesis Chapter Twenty-Two
Contributed on Mar 22, 2023
These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Twenty-Two. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.
GENESIS CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that Abraham is tested to make a sacrifice of Isaac. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 22 Abraham, being commanded to offer up his son Isaac, when stretching forth his hand to slay him, is prevented by the angel of the ...read more
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23. Genesis Chapter Twenty-Three
Contributed on Mar 29, 2023
These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Twenty-Three. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.
GENESIS CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that Sarah dies and Abraham purchases a burial plot for her. Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge (2010) – Genesis 23 Overview: The age and death of Sarah; Genesis 23:1 The purchase of the field and cave of ...read more
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24. Genesis Chapter Twenty-Four
Contributed on Apr 17, 2023
These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Twenty-Four. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.
GENESIS CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that Abraham arranges for a suitable wife for Isaac. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 24 Abraham sends his eldest servant to his relations, to take a wife for his son Isaac. Rebekah meets the servant, who is ...read more
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25. Genesis Chapter Twenty-Five
Contributed on May 24, 2023
These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Twenty-Five. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.
GENESIS CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that Abraham dies and Esau and Jacob are born. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 25 Abraham takes Keturah to wife: the sons of Keturah. Isaac is confirmed in the inheritance of Abraham's property: Abraham dies. The ...read more
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26. Genesis Chapter Twenty-Six
Contributed on Jun 10, 2023
These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Twenty-Six. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.
GENESIS CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that there is a famine in the land and God instructs Isaac not to go to Egypt: Isaac goes to Gerar instead and starts digging wells. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 26 Isaac, by God's command, sojourns in Gerar. ...read more
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27. Genesis Chapter Twenty-Seven
Contributed on Oct 3, 2023
These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Twenty-Seven. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.
GENESIS CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that Jacob receives the blessing of Isaac with the help of Rebekah and trickery. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 27 Jacob, clothed in the garments of Esau, is blessed by Isaac. Esau, hearing of Jacob's action, ...read more
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28. Genesis Chapter Twenty-Eight
Contributed on Oct 6, 2023
These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Twenty-Eight. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.
GENESIS CHAPTER TWENTY-EIGHT OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that Jacob prepares to leave his parents and is directed to take a wife from the daughters of Laban his uncle. On his journey Jacob has a dream of a ladder reaching to heaven. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 28 Isaac ...read more
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29. Genesis Chapter Twenty-Nine
Contributed on Oct 24, 2023
These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Twenty-Nine. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.
GENESIS CHAPTER TWENTY-NINE OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that Jacob goes to Laban’s house and marries Rachel and Leah. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 29 Jacob is kindly received by Laban. He loves Rachel, and serves seven years for her. Laban substitutes Leah, the eldest ...read more
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30. Genesis Chapter Thirty
Contributed on Nov 16, 2023
These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Thirty. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.
GENESIS CHAPTER THIRTY OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is eight additional sons of Jacob are born (four were born in chapter 29) and Jacob makes an arrangement with Laban. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 30 Jacob begets Dan and Naphtali, of Bilhah: Gad and Asher, of Zilpah. Leah ...read more