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It signifies the initiation of time, space, and matter by the divine act of God. This foundational event is crucial for understanding the biblical narrative of creation, the nature of God, and the origins of the universe and humanity. Biblical References: 1. <a href="/genesis/1.htm">Genesis 1:1</a> : "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth." This verse marks the opening of the Bible and sets the stage for the entire scriptural narrative. It affirms the belief in God as the eternal Creator who exists outside of time and space and who brings the universe into existence by His sovereign will. 2. <a href="/john/1.htm">John 1:1-3</a> : "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made." This passage from the Gospel of John echoes the Genesis account, emphasizing the preexistence and divinity of Christ (the Word) and His active role in creation. 3. <a href="/hebrews/1-10.htm">Hebrews 1:10</a> : "And: 'In the beginning, Lord, You laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of Your hands.'" This verse attributes the creation of the world to the Lord, reinforcing the idea of God's direct involvement in the formation of the universe. Theological Implications: · God as Creator: The concept of "The Beginning" underscores the belief in God as the ultimate Creator. It affirms His omnipotence and sovereignty over all creation. The act of creation is seen as a deliberate and purposeful expression of God's will. · Creation Ex Nihilo: The phrase "In the beginning" supports the doctrine of creation ex nihilo, meaning "creation out of nothing." This doctrine asserts that God did not use pre-existing materials to create the universe but brought everything into existence by His command. · The Nature of Time: The beginning of creation also marks the beginning of time. God, being eternal, exists outside of time and initiates it as part of His creation. This understanding highlights the transcendence of God over the temporal realm. · Christ's Role in Creation: The New Testament writings, particularly in <a href="/bsb/john/1.htm">John 1</a> and <a href="/colossians/1-16.htm">Colossians 1:16-17</a>, reveal the integral role of Christ in creation. As the Word, Christ is both the agent and sustainer of creation, affirming His divinity and preeminence. Historical and Cultural Context: In the ancient Near Eastern context, creation narratives were common, often involving multiple deities and chaotic battles. The biblical account of "The Beginning" stands in contrast by presenting a monotheistic view where a single, all-powerful God creates the universe in an orderly and purposeful manner. This narrative not only establishes the foundation for Judeo-Christian theology but also provides a framework for understanding humanity's place in the world as part of God's creation. Related Concepts: · The Fall: Following "The Beginning," the narrative of the Fall in <a href="/bsb/genesis/3.htm">Genesis 3</a> introduces sin into the world, affecting the created order and humanity's relationship with God. · New Creation: The theme of "The Beginning" is echoed in the concept of a new creation, as seen in passages like <a href="/2_corinthians/5-17.htm">2 Corinthians 5:17</a> and <a href="/revelation/21.htm">Revelation 21:1</a>, where God promises to renew and restore creation through Christ. · Wisdom Literature: <a href="/proverbs/8-22.htm">Proverbs 8:22-31</a> personifies wisdom as present at the beginning of creation, highlighting the order and intentionality of God's creative work. Conclusion: The concept of "The Beginning" is foundational to the biblical worldview, shaping the understanding of God, creation, and humanity's role within it. It serves as a starting point for the unfolding narrative of redemption and restoration that permeates the Scriptures.<a name="top" id="top"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Bible Verses</div><a href="/context/genesis/1-1.htm">Genesis 1:1-31</a> In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. Topicalbible.org<a href="/context/genesis/1-1.htm">Genesis 1:1-2</a> In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. Topicalbible.org<a href="/genesis/1-1.htm">Genesis 1:1</a> In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. Topicalbible.org<a href="/romans/1-20.htm">Romans 1:20</a> For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: Topicalbible.org<a href="/genesis/1-2.htm">Genesis 1:2</a> And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was on the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved on the face of the waters. Topicalbible.org<a href="/genesis/2-7.htm">Genesis 2:7</a> And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul. Topicalbible.org<a href="/exodus/20-11.htm">Exodus 20:11</a> For in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: why the LORD blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it. Topicalbible.org<a href="/proverbs/1-7.htm">Proverbs 1:7</a> The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction. Topicalbible.org<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/746.htm">746. arche -- beginning, origin</a> ... beginning, origin. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: arche Phonetic Spelling: (ar-khay') Short Definition: ruler, beginning Definition: (a) rule ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/746.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/536.htm">536. aparche -- the beginning of a sacrifice, ie the first fruit</a> ... the beginning of a sacrifice, ie the first fruit. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: aparche Phonetic Spelling: (ap-ar-khay') Short Definition: the ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/536.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/4412.htm">4412. proton -- before, at the beginning</a> ... before, at the beginning. Part of Speech: Adverb, Superlative Transliteration: proton Phonetic Spelling: (pro'-ton) Short Definition: first, before Definition ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4412.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/1728.htm">1728. enarchomai -- to begin, to make a beginning</a> ... to begin, to make a beginning. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: enarchomai Phonetic Spelling: (en-ar'-khom-ahee) Short Definition: I begin Definition: I ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1728.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/509.htm">509. anothen -- from above</a> ... from above. Part of Speech: Adverb Transliteration: anothen Phonetic Spelling: (an'-o-then) Short Definition: from above, from the beginning, again Definition ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/509.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/165.htm">165. aion -- a space of time, an age</a> ... mean. continued duration Definition a space of time, an age NASB Word Usage age (20), ages (6), ancient time (1), beginning of time (1), course (1), eternal (2 ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/165.htm - 8k<a href="/greek/4413.htm">4413. protos -- first, chief</a> ... outer (3), previous (1). first, beginning, best, chief. Contracted superlative of pro; foremost (in time, place, order or importance ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4413.htm - 8k<a href="/greek/4278.htm">4278. proenarchomai -- to begin before</a> ... Word Origin from pro and enarchomai Definition to begin before NASB Word Usage first to begin (1), previously made (1), previously made a beginning (1). begin. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4278.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/5462.htm">5462. photismos -- illumination</a> ... Cognate: 5462 (a masculine noun, see also 5457 , the noun-form) -- itself, the embodiment of the source (beginning) of the illumination. See 5457 (). ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5462.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/757.htm">757. archo -- to rule, to begin</a> ... verb Definition to rule, to begin NASB Word Usage began (62), begin (7), beginning (8), begins (2), begun (1), proceed (1), rule (1), rulers (1), starting (2). ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/757.htm - 6k<a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/7225.htm">7225. reshith -- beginning, chief</a> ... 7224, 7225. reshith. 7226 . beginning, chief. Transliteration: reshith Phonetic Spelling: (ray-sheeth') Short Definition: beginning. ... /hebrew/7225.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/7221.htm">7221. rishah -- beginning time, early time</a> ... 7220b, 7221. rishah. 7222 . beginning time, early time. Transliteration: rishah Phonetic Spelling: (ree-shaw') Short Definition: first. ... beginning. ... /hebrew/7221.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/8462.htm">8462. techillah -- a beginning</a> ... 8461, 8462. techillah. 8463 . a beginning. Transliteration: techillah Phonetic Spelling: (tekh-il-law') Short Definition: beginning. ... /hebrew/8462.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/3246.htm">3246. yesud -- foundation, beginning</a> ... 3245, 3246. yesud. 3247 . foundation, beginning. Transliteration: yesud Phonetic Spelling: (yes-ood') Short Definition: began. Word ... /hebrew/3246.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/7223.htm">7223. rishon -- former, first, chief</a> ... Word Origin from rosh Definition former, first, chief NASB Word Usage ancestors (3), before (4), beginning (2), chief (1), chiefs (1), earlier (4), earlier ... /hebrew/7223.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/227.htm">227. az -- at that time</a> ... beginning, for, from, hitherto, now, of old, once, since,. A demonstrative adverb; at that time or place; also as a conjunction, therefore ... /hebrew/227.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/7218.htm">7218. rosh -- head</a> ... root Definition head NASB Word Usage bands (1), beginning (11), beheaded* (1), best (1), best things (1), bodyguard* (1), captains (3), census (7), chief (35 ... /hebrew/7218.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/5769.htm">5769. olam -- long duration, antiquity, futurity</a> ... any more, continuance, eternal, (for, (n-))ever(-lasting, -more, of old), lasting, long (time), (of) old (time), perpetual, at any time, (beginning of the ... /hebrew/5769.htm - 7k <a href="/hebrew/6546.htm">6546. pera -- perhaps leader</a> ... avenging, revenge. Feminine of pera' (in the sense of beginning); leadership (plural concretely, leaders) -- + avenging, revenge. see HEBREW pera'. 6545, 6546 ... /hebrew/6546.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/113.htm">113. adon -- lord</a> ... Controller (human or divine) -- lord, master, owner. Compare also names beginning with "Adoni-". 112b, 113. adon. 114 . Strong's Numbers. /hebrew/113.htm - 6k<a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><a href="/library/origen/origens_commentary_on_the_gospel_of_john/5_he_this_one_was.htm">He (This One) was in the Beginning with God.</a> ... Book II. 5. He (This One) Was in the Beginning with God. To those who fail to distinguish with care the different propositions of ... /.../origen/origens commentary on the gospel of john/5 he this one was.htm<a href="/library/chadwick/the_gospel_of_st_mark/chapter_1_1-6_the_beginning_of.htm">The Beginning of the Gospel.</a> ... Strong Meat for Hungry Souls: The Gospel of St. Mark CHAPTER 1:1-6 THE BEGINNING OF THE GOSPEL. "The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. ... /.../chadwick/the gospel of st mark/chapter 1 1-6 the beginning of.htm<a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_h/a_question_for_the_beginning.htm">A Question for the Beginning</a> ... A QUESTION FOR THE BEGINNING. 'What will ye do in the end?'"Jeremiah 5:31. I ... life. Death, the end, is likewise Death, the beginning. ... /.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture h/a question for the beginning.htm<a href="/library/binning/the_works_of_the_rev_hugh_binning/sermon_i_that_which_was.htm">"That which was from the Beginning, which we have Heard, which we ...</a> ... Sermon I. "That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of ... /.../binning/the works of the rev hugh binning/sermon i that which was.htm<a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/whether_fear_is_the_beginning.htm">Whether Fear is the Beginning of Wisdom?</a> ... OF THE GIFT OF FEAR (TWELVE ARTICLES) Whether fear is the beginning of wisdom? Objection 1: It would seem that fear is not the beginning of wisdom. ... /.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether fear is the beginning.htm<a href="/library/origen/origens_commentary_on_the_gospel_of_john/17_-2_in_time_the.htm">In Time. The Beginning of Creation.</a> ... Book I. 17. (2) in Time. The Beginning of Creation. Again, there is a beginning in a matter of origin, as might appear in the saying ... /.../origen/origens commentary on the gospel of john/17 -2 in time the.htm<a href="/library/binning/the_works_of_the_rev_hugh_binning/sermon_ii_that_which_was.htm">"That which was from the Beginning,"</a> ... and II. Sermon II. "That which was from the beginning,". 1 John 1:1.""That which was from the beginning," &c. Things are commended ... /.../binning/the works of the rev hugh binning/sermon ii that which was.htm<a href="/library/aquinas/nature_and_grace/article_seven_whether_fear_is.htm">Whether Fear is the Beginning of Wisdom</a> ... Article Seven Whether Fear is the Beginning of Wisdom. Whether Fear is the Beginning of Wisdom ... 1. It seems that fear is not the beginning of wisdom. ... /.../aquinas/nature and grace/article seven whether fear is.htm<a href="/library/origen/origens_commentary_on_the_gospel_of_john/16_meaning_of_beginning_-1.htm">Meaning of "Beginning. " (In Space.</a> ... Book I. 16. Meaning of "Beginning." (1) in Space. ... We speak of a beginning in reference to a transition. Here it has to do with a road and with length. ... /.../origen/origens commentary on the gospel of john/16 meaning of beginning -1.htm<a href="/library/hogg/the_diatessaron_of_tatian/section_i_in_the_beginning.htm">In the Beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God...</a> ... The Text of the Diatessaron. Section I In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God? ... 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href="/topical/t/the_huphamites.htm">The Huphamites</a><a href="/topical/t/the_ice_age.htm">The Ice Age</a><a href="/topical/t/the_jews_of_the_dispersion.htm">the Jews of The Dispersion</a><a href="/topical/t/the_jimnites.htm">The Jimnites</a><a href="/topical/t/the_kenite.htm">The Kenite</a><a href="/topical/t/the_kingdom_or_church_of_christ.htm">The Kingdom or Church of Christ</a><a href="/topical/t/the_land_of_benjamin.htm">the Land Of Benjamin</a><a href="/topical/t/the_land_of_canaan.htm">the Land Of Canaan</a><a href="/topical/t/the_land_of_shalim.htm">the Land Of Shalim</a><a href="/topical/t/the_land_of_shalisha.htm">the Land Of Shalisha</a><a href="/topical/t/the_land_of_shual.htm">the Land Of Shual</a><a href="/topical/t/the_last_supper.htm">The Last Supper</a><a href="/topical/t/the_law_of_moses.htm">The Law of Moses</a><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The Lord</a><a href="/topical/t/the_lord_of_sabaoth.htm">the Lord Of Sabaoth</a><a href="/topical/t/the_lords_brother_judas.htm">the Lords Brother Judas</a><a href="/topical/t/the_lords_day.htm">The Lords Day</a><a href="/topical/t/the_machirites.htm">The Machirites</a><a href="/topical/t/the_mahavite.htm">The Mahavite</a><a href="/topical/t/the_man_of_god_moses.htm">the Man of God Moses</a><a href="/topical/t/the_manassites.htm">The Manassites</a><a href="/topical/t/the_maonites.htm">The Maonites</a><a href="/topical/t/the_mecherathite.htm">The Mecherathite</a><a href="/topical/t/the_median.htm">The Median</a><a href="/topical/t/the_meholathite.htm">The Meholathite</a><a href="/topical/t/the_mehunims.htm">The Mehunims</a><a href="/topical/t/the_meronothithe.htm">The Meronothithe</a><a href="/topical/t/the_mesobaite.htm">The Mesobaite</a><a href="/topical/t/the_millennium.htm">The Millennium</a><a href="/topical/t/the_mishraites.htm">The Mishraites</a><a href="/topical/t/the_mithnite.htm">The Mithnite</a><a href="/topical/t/the_moabite_stone.htm">The Moabite Stone</a><a href="/topical/t/the_moon.htm">The Moon</a><a href="/topical/t/the_morasthite.htm">The Morasthite</a><a href="/topical/t/the_naamites.htm">The Naamites</a><a href="/topical/t/the_nehelamite.htm">The Nehelamite</a><a href="/topical/t/the_new_jerusalem.htm">The New Jerusalem</a><a href="/topical/t/the_number_10.htm">The Number 10</a><a href="/topical/t/the_number_12.htm">The Number 12</a><a href="/topical/t/the_number_30.htm">The Number 30</a><a href="/topical/t/the_number_5.htm">The Number 5</a><a href="/topical/t/the_number_7.htm">The Number 7</a><a href="/topical/t/the_number_one.htm">The Number One</a><a href="/topical/t/the_occult.htm">The Occult</a><a href="/topical/t/the_ocean.htm">The Ocean</a><a href="/topical/t/the_pelonite.htm">The Pelonite</a><a href="/topical/t/the_pentateuch.htm">The Pentateuch</a><a href="/topical/t/the_perizzite.htm">The Perizzite</a><a href="/topical/t/the_pharzites.htm">The Pharzites</a><a href="/topical/t/the_phoenix.htm">The Phoenix</a><a href="/topical/t/the_plague.htm">The Plague</a><a href="/topical/t/the_plain_of_tabor.htm">the Plain Of Tabor</a><a href="/topical/t/the_planets.htm">The Planets</a><a href="/topical/t/the_pool_of_siloah.htm">the Pool Of Siloah</a><a href="/topical/t/the_potters_field.htm">The Potters Field</a><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_prayer.htm">The Power of Prayer</a><a href="/topical/t/the_praltite.htm">The Praltite</a><a href="/topical/t/the_priesthood.htm">The Priesthood</a><a href="/topical/t/the_prodigal_son.htm">The Prodigal Son</a><a href="/topical/t/the_prophet_isaiah.htm">The Prophet Isaiah</a><a href="/topical/t/the_puhites.htm">The Puhites</a><a href="/topical/t/the_punites.htm">The Punites</a><a href="/topical/t/the_quicksands.htm">The Quicksands</a><a href="/topical/t/the_ramathite.htm">The Ramathite</a><a href="/topical/t/the_rapture.htm">The Rapture</a><a href="/topical/t/the_red_heifer.htm">The Red Heifer</a><a href="/topical/t/the_resurrection.htm">The Resurrection</a><a href="/topical/t/the_revelation.htm">The Revelation</a><a href="/topical/t/the_rock_etam.htm">the Rock Etam</a><a href="/topical/t/the_rock_oreb.htm">the Rock Oreb</a><a href="/topical/t/the_rosary.htm">The Rosary</a><a href="/topical/t/the_rose_of_sharon.htm">The Rose of Sharon</a><a href="/topical/t/the_salt_sea.htm">the Salt Sea</a><a href="/topical/t/the_sardites.htm">The Sardites</a><a href="/topical/t/the_sea_of_tiberias.htm">the Sea Of Tiberias</a><a href="/topical/t/the_second_and_third_epistles_of_john.htm">the Second and Third Epistles Of John</a><a href="/topical/t/the_second_book_of_esdras.htm">the Second Book Of Esdras</a><a href="/topical/t/the_shaalbonite.htm">The Shaalbonite</a><a href="/topical/t/the_shearinghouse.htm">The Shearinghouse</a><a href="/topical/t/the_shechemites.htm">The Shechemites</a><a href="/topical/t/the_sheepgate.htm">The Sheepgate</a><a href="/topical/t/the_sheepmarket.htm">The Sheepmarket</a><a href="/topical/t/the_shelanites.htm">The Shelanites</a><a href="/topical/t/the_shemidaites.htm">The Shemidaites</a><a href="/topical/t/the_shillemites.htm">The Shillemites</a><a href="/topical/t/the_shilonite.htm">The Shilonite</a><a href="/topical/t/the_shilonites.htm">The Shilonites</a><a href="/topical/t/the_shimites.htm">The Shimites</a><a href="/topical/t/the_shimronites.htm">The Shimronites</a><a href="/topical/t/the_shuhamites.htm">The Shuhamites</a><a href="/topical/t/the_shulamite.htm">The Shulamite</a><a href="/topical/t/the_shumathites.htm">The Shumathites</a><a href="/topical/t/the_shunammite.htm">The Shunammite</a><a href="/topical/t/the_shunites.htm">The Shunites</a><a href="/topical/t/the_shuphamites.htm">The Shuphamites</a><a href="/topical/t/the_shuthalhites.htm">The Shuthalhites</a><a href="/topical/t/the_syrtis.htm">The Syrtis</a><a href="/topical/t/the_tabernacle.htm">The Tabernacle</a><a href="/topical/t/the_tachmonite.htm">The Tachmonite</a><a href="/topical/t/the_tahanites.htm">The Tahanites</a><a href="/topical/t/the_tarpelites.htm">The Tarpelites</a><a href="/topical/t/the_tekoite.htm">The Tekoite</a><a href="/topical/t/the_temptation.htm">The Temptation</a><a href="/topical/t/the_ten_plagues.htm">the Ten Plagues</a><a href="/topical/t/the_three_taverns.htm">the Three Taverns</a><a href="/topical/t/the_thresholds.htm">The Thresholds</a><a href="/topical/t/the_timnite.htm">The Timnite</a><a href="/topical/t/the_tirathites.htm">The Tirathites</a><a href="/topical/t/the_tishbite.htm">The Tishbite</a><a href="/topical/t/the_tizite.htm">The Tizite</a><a href="/topical/t/the_tolaites.htm">The Tolaites</a><a href="/topical/t/the_transfiguration.htm">The Transfiguration</a><a href="/topical/t/the_tribe_of_benjamin.htm">the Tribe Of Benjamin</a><a href="/topical/t/the_tribe_of_gad.htm">the Tribe Of Gad</a><a href="/topical/t/the_twelve_apostles.htm">The Twelve Apostles</a><a href="/topical/t/the_two_thieves.htm">the Two Thieves</a><a href="/topical/t/the_uzzielites.htm">The 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