Genesis 1:27 darby — AndGod created Man in his image, in the image ofGod created he him; male and female created he them.

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“AndGod created Man in his image, in the image ofGod created he him; male and female created he them.”

— Genesis 1:27, Darby Bible

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Genesis 1 — Context

24

AndGod said, Let the earth bring forth living souls after their kind, cattle, and creeping thing, and beast of the earth, after their kind. And it was so.

25

AndGod made the beast of the earth after its kind, and the cattle after their kind, and every creeping thing of the ground after its kind. AndGod saw that it was good.

26

AndGod said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness; and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the heavens, and over the cattle, and over the whole earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth on the earth.

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AndGod created Man in his image, in the image ofGod created he him; male and female created he them.

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AndGod blessed them; andGod said to them, Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth, and subdue it; and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the heavens, and over every animal that moveth on the earth.

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AndGod said, Behold, I have given you every herb producing seed that is on the whole earth, and every tree in which is the fruit of a tree producing seed: it shall be food for you;

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and to every animal of the earth, and to every fowl of the heavens, and to everything that creepeth on the earth, in which is a living soul, every green herb for food. And it was so.

Genesis 1:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 1:27 say?
Genesis 1:27 in the Darby Bible reads: “AndGod created Man in his image, in the image ofGod created he him; male and female created he them. ”
Where is Genesis 1:27 in the Bible?
Genesis 1:27 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 1, verse 27.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 1:27.
What translation should I read Genesis 1:27 in?
Genesis 1:27 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Genesis 1:27?
Genesis 1:27 reads (DARBY): “AndGod created Man in his image, in the image ofGod created he him; male and female created he them. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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