Random Verse from Genesis

Genesis is the first book of the Bible, and it covers more ground than any other. It opens with the creation of the world and ends with Joseph's family settled in Egypt.

Traditionally attributed to Moses, Genesis introduces almost every big theme the rest of Scripture builds on: creation, human failure, God's promises, and a family chosen to bless the whole world.

The early chapters tell the stories most people know from childhood. Adam and Eve, Noah and the flood, the tower of Babel.

From chapter 12 onward, the focus narrows to one family. Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph each learn, in very different ways, that God keeps his word even when circumstances look hopeless.

That is why Genesis is such a rewarding book to pull a random verse from. Its verses touch on beginnings, fresh starts, promises, and God's faithfulness across generations.

A random verse from Genesis might land you in the middle of creation week, inside Abraham's long wait for a son, or at the moment Joseph forgives his brothers.

People often turn to Genesis when they are starting something new. A new year, a new job, a new family chapter, or simply a desire to go back to where the story begins.

Use the tool above to draw a random verse from any of Genesis' 50 chapters. Each verse comes from the book's full text, so you may discover passages you have never read before.

If a verse catches your attention, read the surrounding chapter. Genesis is built from stories, and a single verse almost always opens the door to a bigger one.