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The Book of Genesis, the first book of the Bible, provides the foundational narrative of the origin of the universe. <a href="/genesis/1.htm">Genesis 1:1</a> states, "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth." This verse establishes God as the ultimate source and originator of all that exists. The creation account continues with a detailed description of how God created light, the sky, land, vegetation, celestial bodies, animals, and finally, humanity. Humanity's Origin The origin of humanity is specifically addressed in <a href="/genesis/1-26.htm">Genesis 1:26-27</a> : "Then God said, 'Let Us make man in Our image, after Our likeness, to rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, and over all the earth itself and every creature that crawls upon it.' So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them." This passage highlights the unique creation of humans, made in the image of God, and sets the stage for humanity's role and purpose in creation. The Origin of Sin The Bible also addresses the origin of sin, which is pivotal in understanding the human condition and the need for redemption. <a href="/bsb/genesis/3.htm">Genesis 3</a> recounts the fall of man, where Adam and Eve, the first humans, disobey God by eating from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. This act of disobedience introduces sin into the world, as described in <a href="/genesis/3-6.htm">Genesis 3:6</a> : "When the woman saw that the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eyes, and that it was desirable for obtaining wisdom, she took the fruit and ate it. She also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it." The fall results in a broken relationship between humanity and God, leading to spiritual and physical death. The Origin of Nations and Languages The Bible also provides an account of the origin of nations and languages in <a href="/bsb/genesis/11.htm">Genesis 11</a>, the account of the Tower of Babel. Humanity, unified by a single language, attempts to build a tower to reach the heavens. In response, God confuses their language and scatters them across the earth, as stated in <a href="/genesis/11-9.htm">Genesis 11:9</a> : "That is why it is called Babel—for there the LORD confused the language of the whole world, and from there the LORD scattered them over the face of the whole earth." This event marks the beginning of diverse languages and cultures. The Origin of Israel The origin of the nation of Israel is a significant theme in the Bible, beginning with God's call to Abram (later Abraham) in <a href="/bsb/genesis/12.htm">Genesis 12</a>. God promises to make Abraham a great nation, as seen in <a href="/genesis/12-2.htm">Genesis 12:2</a> : "I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing." This covenant establishes the foundation for the nation of Israel, through whom God would reveal His laws and ultimately bring forth the Messiah. Theological Implications The biblical account of origins carries profound theological implications. It affirms the sovereignty and creative power of God, the inherent dignity and purpose of humanity, the reality of sin and its consequences, and the unfolding of God's redemptive plan through history. Understanding these origins is essential for comprehending the overarching narrative of the Bible and God's relationship with His creation.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (n.) The first existence or beginning of anything; the birth.2. (n.) That from which anything primarily proceeds; the fountain; the spring; the cause; the occasion.3. (n.) The point of attachment or end of a muscle which is fixed during contraction; -- in contradistinction to insertion.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/1078.htm">1078. genesis -- origin, birth</a> ... origin, birth. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: genesis Phonetic Spelling: (ghen'-es-is) Short Definition: birth, lineage Definition: birth ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1078.htm - 6k<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/5060.htm">5060. Tertios -- "third," Tertius, a Christian to whom Paul ...</a> ... Word Origin of Latin origin Definition "third," Tertius, a Christian to whom Paul dictated Romans NASB Word Usage Tertius (1). Tertius. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5060.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/4584.htm">4584. Semein -- Semein, an Israelite</a> ... Word Origin of Hebrew origin Shimi Definition Semein, an Isr. NASB Word Usage Semein (1). ... Of Hebrew origin (Shim'iy); Semei (ie Shimi), an Israelite -- Semei. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4584.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/4564.htm">4564. Sarra -- Sarah, the wife of Abraham</a> ... Word Origin of Hebrew origin Sarah Definition Sarah, the wife of Abraham NASB Word Usage Sarah (3), Sarah's (1). Sarah. Of Hebrew ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4564.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/4567.htm">4567. Satanas -- the adversary, Satan, ie the devil</a> ... Word Origin of Hebrew origin satan Definition the adversary, Satan, ie the devil NASB Word Usage Satan (35), Satan's (1). Satan. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4567.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/4478.htm">4478. Rhachel -- Rachel, the wife of Jacob</a> ... Jacob. Word Origin of Hebrew origin Rachel Definition Rachel, the wife of Jacob NASB Word Usage Rachel (1). Rachel. Of Hebrew origin ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4478.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/4613.htm">4613. Simon -- Simon, the name of several Israelites</a> ... Word Origin of uncertain origin Definition Simon, the name of several Isr. NASB Word Usage Simon (71), Simon Simon (1), Simon's (5). Simon. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4613.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/4611.htm">4611. Siloam -- Siloam, a pool in Jer.</a> ... Word Origin of Hebrew origin Shelach Definition Siloam, a pool in Jer. ... Of Hebrew origin (Shiloach); Siloam (ie Shiloach), a pool of Jerusalem -- Siloam. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4611.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/4460.htm">4460. Rhaab -- Rahab, a Canaanitess and an ancestor of Christ</a> ... Word Origin of Hebrew origin Rachab Definition Rahab, a Canaanitess and an ancestor of Christ NASB Word Usage Rahab (3). Rahab. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4460.htm - 6k<a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/4351.htm">4351. mekurah -- origin</a> ... 4350, 4351. mekurah or mekorah. 4352 . origin. Transliteration: mekurah or mekorah Phonetic Spelling: (mek-oo-raw') Short Definition: origin. ... /hebrew/4351.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/6534.htm">6534. Parmashta -- a son of Haman</a> ... Word Origin of foreign origin Definition a son of Haman NASB Word Usage Parmashta (1). Parmasta. Of Persian origin; Parmashta, a son of Haman -- Parmasta. ... /hebrew/6534.htm - 5k <a href="/hebrew/6364.htm">6364. Pi-beseth -- a place in Egypt</a> ... Word Origin of foreign origin Definition a place in Eg. NASB Word Usage Pi-beseth (1). Pi-beseth. Of Egyptian origin; Pi-Beseth, a place in Egypt -- Pi-beseth. ... /hebrew/6364.htm - 5k <a href="/hebrew/5510.htm">5510. Sivan -- third month of the Jewish year</a> ... Word Origin of foreign origin Definition third month of the Jewish year NASB Word Usage Sivan (1). Sivan. Probably of Persian origin; Sivan, the third Heb. ... /hebrew/5510.htm - 5k <a href="/hebrew/6539.htm">6539. Paras -- a country in W. Asia which conquered Bab.</a> ... Word Origin of foreign origin Definition a country in W. Asia which conquered Bab. NASB Word Usage Persia (28). Persia, Persians. ... /hebrew/6539.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/6334.htm">6334. Poratha -- a son of Haman</a> ... Word Origin probably of foreign origin Definition a son of Haman NASB Word Usage Poratha (1). Poratha. Of Persian origin; Poratha, a son of Haman -- Poratha. ... /hebrew/6334.htm - 5k <a href="/hebrew/6516.htm">6516. Parvayim -- a region from which Solomon obtained gold for ...</a> ... Word Origin of foreign origin Definition a region from which Solomon obtained gold for the temple NASB Word Usage Parvaim (1). Parvaim. ... /hebrew/6516.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/5576.htm">5576. Sancherib -- a king of Assyr.</a> ... Word Origin of foreign origin Definition a king of Assyr. NASB Word Usage Sennacherib (13). ... Of foreign origin; Sancherib, an Assyrian king -- Sennacherib. ... /hebrew/5576.htm - 5k <a href="/hebrew/5665.htm">5665. Abed Nego -- "servant of Nebo," Bab. name of one of Daniel's ...</a> ... Word Origin (Aramaic) of foreign origin Definition "servant of Nebo," Bab. ... Abed-nego. (Aramaic) of foreign origin; Abed-Nego, the name of Azariah -- Abed-nego. ... /hebrew/5665.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/6322.htm">6322. Pul -- an Assyrian king</a> ... Word Origin of foreign origin Definition an Assyr. ... Of foreign origin; Pul, the name of an Assyrian king and of an Ethiopian tribe -- Pul. 6321, 6322. ... /hebrew/6322.htm - 6k<a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><a href="/library/harnack/the_origin_of_the_new_testament/">The Origin of the New Testament</a> The Origin of the New Testament. <. The Origin of the New Testament Adolf Harnack. Table of Contents. Title Page. PREFACE. ... //christianbookshelf.org/harnack/the origin of the new testament/<a href="/library/arminius/the_works_of_james_arminius_vol_3/origin.htm">Origin</a> ... Origin. The origin of this discussion is thus stated by the elder Brandt: "On the subject of Predestination, he [Junius] endeavoured ... //christianbookshelf.org/arminius/the works of james arminius vol 3/origin.htm<a href="/library/kent/the_origin_and_permanent_value_of_the_old_testament/">The Origin and Permanent Value of the Old Testament</a> The Origin & Permanent Value of the Old Testament. <. The Origin & Permanent Value of the Old Testament Charles Foster Kent. ... /.../kent/the origin and permanent value of the old testament/<a href="/library/various/creeds_of_christendom_with_a_history_and_critical_notes/_2_origin_of_creeds.htm">Origin of Creeds.</a> ... A HISTORY OF THE CREEDS OF CHRISTENDOM 2. Origin of Creeds. ... [6] This is the origin of Christian symbols or creeds. They never precede faith, but presuppose it. ... /.../creeds of christendom with a history and critical notes/ 2 origin of creeds.htm<a href="/library/origen/origen_de_principiis/6_editions_of_origin.htm">Editions of Origin.</a> ... Introductory Notes (6) Editions of Origin. The first published works of Origen were his Homilies, which appeared in 1475, although ... //christianbookshelf.org/origen/origen de principiis/6 editions of origin.htm<a href="/library/white/the_great_controversy_between_christ_and_satan_/29_the_origin_of_evil.htm">The Origin of Evil.</a> ... 29. THE ORIGIN OF EVIL. [Illustration: Chapter header.] To many minds, the origin of sin and the reason for its existence are a source of great perplexity. ... /.../white/the great controversy between christ and satan /29 the origin of evil.htm<a href="/library/huxley/lay_sermons_addresses_and_reviews/xii_the_origin_of_species.htm">The Origin of Species.</a> ... XII. THE ORIGIN OF SPECIES. Mr. Darwin's long-standing and well-earned scientific eminence probably renders him indifferent to that ... /.../huxley/lay sermons addresses and reviews/xii the origin of species.htm<a href="/library/white/the_great_controversy/chapter_29_the_origin_of.htm">The Origin of Evil</a> ... Chapter 29 The Origin of Evil. To many minds the origin of sin and the reason for its existence are a source of great perplexity. ... /.../christianbookshelf.org/white/the great controversy/chapter 29 the origin of.htm<a href="/library/tertullian/against_the_valentinians/chapter_xxii_origin_of_the_devil.htm">Origin of the Devil, in the Criminal Excess of the Sorrow of ...</a> ... Chapter XXII."Origin of the Devil, in the Criminal Excess of the Sorrow of Achamoth The Devil, Called Also Munditenens, Actually Wiser Than the Demiurge ... /.../tertullian/against the valentinians/chapter xxii origin of the devil.htm<a href="/library/theodoret/the_ecclesiastical_history_of_theodoret/chapter_i_origin_of_the_arian.htm">Origin of the Arian Heresy.</a> ... The ECCLESIASTICAL HistorY of Theodoret. Book I. Chapter I."Origin of the Arian Heresy. After the overthrow of the wicked and ... /.../the ecclesiastical history of theodoret/chapter i origin of the arian.htm<a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/o/origin.htm">Origin (25 Occurrences)</a> ... Multi-Version Concordance Origin (25 Occurrences). ... had it a heavenly or a human origin?" So they debated the matter among themselves. ... /o/origin.htm - 13k<a href="/topical/c/christian.htm">Christian (41 Occurrences)</a> ... kris'-chan, kris'-ti-an (Christianos): 1. Historicity of Acts 11:26 2. Of Pagan Origin 3. The Christian Attitude to the Name 4. Was "Christian" the Original ... /c/christian.htm - 29k<a href="/topical/c/cyrus.htm">Cyrus (20 Occurrences)</a> ... Kurus; Babylonian Kur(r)as, Kur(r)asu; Greek Kuros, 2 Chronicles 36:22, etc.): 1. Genealogy of Cyrus 2. His Country, Ansan or Anzan 3. His Origin (Herodotus) 4 ... /c/cyrus.htm - 39k<a href="/topical/i/images.htm">Images (158 Occurrences)</a> ... IMAGES. im'-aj-iz (tselem; eikon): 1. Definition 2. Origin 3. Historical Beginnings and Early Developments 4. Bible References and Palestinian Customs 5. Most ... /i/images.htm - 70k<a href="/topical/p/purim.htm">Purim (5 Occurrences)</a> ... 1. Scripture References: The origin of the festival is narrated in the Book of Esther, and indeed is the motive of the book, as the time, reason and manner of ... /p/purim.htm - 16k<a href="/topical/p/pur.htm">Pur (3 Occurrences)</a> ... 1. Scripture References: The origin of the festival is narrated in the Book of Esther, and indeed is the motive of the book, as the time, reason and manner of ... /p/pur.htm - 15k<a href="/topical/j/john's.htm">John's (27 Occurrences)</a> ... had it a heavenly or a human origin?" So they debated the matter among themselves. ... Mark 11:30 John's Baptism--was it of Heavenly or of human origin? ... /j/john's.htm - 13k<a href="/topical/f/fasting.htm">Fasting (34 Occurrences)</a> ... nesteia, nesteuein): It is necessary to get rid of some modern notions associated with fasting before we can form a correct idea of its origin and significance ... /f/fasting.htm - 23k<a href="/topical/t/targum.htm">Targum</a> ... tar'-gum (targum): 1. Meaning and Etymology of the Term 2. Origin of the Targums 3. Language of the Targums 4. Mode in Which the Targums Were Given 5. Date of ... /t/targum.htm - 38k<a href="/topical/o/original.htm">Original (6 Occurrences)</a> ... 1. (a.) Pertaining to the origin or beginning; preceding all others; first in order; primitive; primary; pristine; as, the original state of man; the original ... /o/original.htm - 9k<a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/origin-of-man.html">What is the origin of man? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/origin-Catholic-church.html">What is the origin of the Roman Catholic Church? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/origin-of-sin.html">What is the origin of sin? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://clyx.com/term/origin.htm">Origin: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a> <a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div>Origin (25 Occurrences)<a href="/matthew/21-25.htm">Matthew 21:25</a> John's Baptism, whence was it? --had it a heavenly or a human origin?" So they debated the matter among themselves. "If we say 'a heavenly origin,'" they argued, "he will say, 'Why then did you not believe him?' (WEY)<a href="/matthew/21-26.htm">Matthew 21:26</a> and if we say 'a human origin' we have the people to fear, for they all hold John to have been a Prophet." (WEY)<a href="/mark/11-30.htm">Mark 11:30</a> John's Baptism--was it of Heavenly or of human origin? Answer me." (WEY)<a href="/luke/1-3.htm">Luke 1:3</a> it has seemed good to me also, accurately acquainted from the origin with all things, to write to thee with method, most excellent Theophilus, (DBY)<a href="/luke/20-4.htm">Luke 20:4</a> "was John's baptism of Heavenly or of human origin?" (WEY)<a href="/luke/20-7.htm">Luke 20:7</a> And they answered that they did not know the origin of it. (WEY)<a href="/john/3-31.htm">John 3:31</a> He who comes from above is above all. He whose origin is from the earth is not only himself from the earth, his teaching also is from the earth. He who comes from Heaven is above all. (WEY DBY)<a href="/john/7-52.htm">John 7:52</a> "Do you also come from Galilee?" they asked in reply. "Search and see for yourself that no Prophet is of Galilaean origin." (WEY)<a href="/john/18-36.htm">John 18:36</a> "My kingdom," replied Jesus, "does not belong to this world. If my kingdom did belong to this world, my subjects would have resolutely fought to save me from being delivered up to the Jews. But, as a matter of fact, my kingdom has not this origin." (WEY)<a href="/john/19-9.htm">John 19:9</a> "What is your origin?" he asked. But Jesus gave him no answer. (WEY)<a href="/acts/5-38.htm">Acts 5:38</a> And now I tell you to hold aloof from these men and leave them alone--for if this scheme or work is of human origin, it will come to nothing. (WEY DBY NIV)<a href="/romans/11-36.htm">Romans 11:36</a> For the universe owes its origin to Him, was created by Him, and has its aim and purpose in Him. To Him be the glory throughout the Ages! Amen. (WEY)<a href="/galatians/4-24.htm">Galatians 4:24</a> All this is allegorical; for the women represent two Covenants. One has its origin on Mount Sinai, and bears children destined for slavery. (WEY)<a href="/hebrews/2-11.htm">Hebrews 2:11</a> For both he who sanctifies and those who are sanctified are all from one, for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brothers, (See RSV)<a href="/hebrews/7-6.htm">Hebrews 7:6</a> But, in this instance, one who does not trace his origin from them takes tithes from Abraham, and pronounces a blessing on him to whom the promises belong. (WEY)<a href="/hebrews/11-3.htm">Hebrews 11:3</a> By faith we apprehend that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that that which is seen should not take its origin from things which appear. (DBY)<a href="/2_peter/1-21.htm">2 Peter 1:21</a> For no prophecy ever came by the will of man: but holy men of God spoke, being moved by the Holy Spirit. (See NIV)<a href="/1_john/4-7.htm">1 John 4:7</a> Dear friends, let us love one another; for love has its origin in God, and every one who loves has become a child of God and is beginning to know God. (WEY)<a href="/1_samuel/25-11.htm">1 Samuel 25:11</a> Shall I then take my bread, and my water, and my meat that I have killed for my shearers, and give it to men who I don't know where they come from?" (See NAS)<a href="/esther/6-13.htm">Esther 6:13</a> Haman recounted to Zeresh his wife and all his friends everything that had happened to him. Then his wise men and Zeresh his wife said to him, "If Mordecai, before whom you have begun to fall, is of Jewish descent, you will not prevail against him, but you will surely fall before him." (See NAS NIV)<a href="/isaiah/23-7.htm">Isaiah 23:7</a> Is this the town which was full of joy, whose start goes back to times long past, whose wanderings took her into far-off countries? (See NAS RSV)<a href="/ezekiel/16-3.htm">Ezekiel 16:3</a> and say, Thus saith the Lord Jehovah unto Jerusalem: Thy birth and thy nativity is of the land of the Canaanite; the Amorite was thy father, and thy mother was a Hittite. (See JPS NAS RSV)<a href="/ezekiel/21-30.htm">Ezekiel 21:30</a> Cause it to return into its sheath. In the place where thou wast created, in the land of thy birth, will I judge thee. (See JPS NAS RSV)<a href="/ezekiel/29-14.htm">Ezekiel 29:14</a> and I will bring back the captivity of Egypt, and will cause them to return into the land of Pathros, into the land of their birth; and they shall be there a base kingdom. (See JPS NAS RSV)<a href="/micah/5-2.htm">Micah 5:2</a> But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, being small among the clans of Judah, out of you one will come forth to me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth are from of old, from everlasting. 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