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1. | The act of producing, or giving birth or origin to anything; the process or mode of originating; production; formation; origination. | |
2. | The first book of the Old Testament; - so called by the Greek translators, from its containing the history of the creation of the world and of the human race. | |
3. | (Geom.) Same as Generation. |
Noun | 1. | genesis - a coming into being Synonyms: generation |
2. | Genesis - 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 Synonyms: Book of Genesis |