Genesis may refer to:

Bible

Book of Genesis The Book of Genesis (from Greek ; Hebrew: בְּרֵאשִׁית ''Bəreʾšīt'', "In hebeginning") is the first book of the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament. Its Hebrew name is the same as its first word, ( "In the beginning" ...

, the first book of the biblical scriptures of both Judaism and Christianity, describing the creation of the Earth and of mankind *

Genesis creation narrative The Genesis creation narrative is the creation myth of both Judaism and Christianity. The narrative is made up of two stories, roughly equivalent to the first two chapters of the Book of Genesis. In the first, Elohim (the Hebrew generic word ...

, the first several chapters of the Book of Genesis, which describes the origin of the Earth *

Genesis Rabbah Genesis Rabbah (Hebrew: , ''B'reshith Rabba'') is a religious text from Judaism's classical period, probably written between 300 and 500 CE with some later additions. It is a midrash comprising a collection of ancient rabbinical homiletical inter ...

, a midrash probably written between 300 and 500 CE with some later additions, comprising a collection of interpretations of the Book of Genesis

Literature and comics

* Genesis (DC Comics), a 1997 DC Comics crossover * Genesis (Marvel Comics), a Marvel Comics supervillain * Genesis, a fictional character in the comic book series ''Preacher'' * ''Genesis'', a 1951 story by H. Beam Piper * ''Genesis: The Origins of Man and the Universe'', a 1982 science text by

John Gribbin John R. Gribbin (born 19 March 1946) is a British science writer, an astrophysicist, and a visiting fellow in astronomy at the University of Sussex. His writings include quantum physics, human evolution, climate change, global warming, the orig ...

* ''Genesis'', a 1988 epic poem by Frederick Turner * ''Genesis'', a 2000 story by

Poul Anderson Poul William Anderson (November 25, 1926 – July 31, 2001) was an American fantasy and science fiction author who was active from the 1940s until the 21st century. Anderson wrote also historical novels. His awards include seven Hugo Awards and ...

* ''Genesis'' (novel), a 2006 work by Bernard Beckett * ''Genesis'', a 2007 story by

Paul Chafe Paul Chafe was born in Toronto, Ontario in 1965 and grew up in Hamilton, Ontario. He is a Canadian science fiction author who frequently publishes with Baen Books. In addition to his own original work, he has published several stories in Larry N ...

* ''Genesis'' (journal), a scientific journal of biology * ''Genesis'' (magazine), a pornographic magazine *

Genesis Publications Genesis Publications Limited is a British publishing company founded in 1974 by Brian Roylance, a former student of the London College of Printing. His aim was to create a company in the traditions of the private press, true to the arts of printin ...

, a British publishing company * Genesis, a graphic novel by Nathan Edmondson * ''The Book of Genesis'' (comics), comic-book adaptation illustrated by Robert Crumb

People

Given name

Génesis Dávila Génesis María Dávila Pérez (born November 18, 1990) is a Puerto Rican American model and beauty pageant titleholder. She won the Miss World Puerto Rico 2014 competition, where she represented Arroyo. She also represented Puerto Rico at Miss ...

(born 1990), Puerto Rican-American model and beauty pageant titleholder *

Génesis Franchesco Génesis del Carmen Franchesco Machado (born ) is a Venezuelan female volleyball player. She was part of the Venezuela women's national volleyball team. She competed with the national team at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China.

(born 1990), Venezuelan female volleyball player *

Genesis Lynea Genesis Lynea Edwards (born 20 October 1989) is a Bermudian-born British actress, dancer and singer. She originated the role of Anna of Cleves in '' Six''. On television, she is known for her roles as in the BBC medical drama ''Casualty'' (201 ...

(born 1989), Bermudian-British actress, singer, dancer, and model *

Genesis Potini Genesis Wayne Potini (5 September 1963 – 15 August 2011) was a New Zealand speed chess player. Life and work Potini was a man of Māori descent. He was known for his skills as a speed (1 min.) chess player. Together with two friends, he f ...

(1963–2011), New Zealand speed chess player * Genesis Rodriguez (born 1987), American actress *

Génesis Rodríguez Génesis Rodríguez Pérez (born July 29, 1987) is an American actress and model. She began her career playing leading roles in the Telemundo telenovelas ''Prisionera'' (2004), '' Dame Chocolate'' (2007) and ''Doña Bárbara'' (2008–2009). ...

(born 1994), Venezuelan female weightlifter *

Génesis Romero Génesis Josianne Romero Fernández (born 6 November 1995) is a Venezuelan athlete specialising in the 100 metres hurdles and long jump. She won the gold medal at the 2018 South American Games. Her personal best in the event is 13.08 seconds se ...

(born 1995), Venezuelan athlete *

Genesis Servania Genesis Llasos Servania (born August 15, 1991) is a Filipino professional boxer who challenged for the WBO featherweight title in 2017. Early life As with many other boxers from the Philippines, Servania came from a poor family before arising in ...

(born 1991), Filipino professional boxer

Surname

Mercy Genesis Miesinnei Mercy Genesis (born 20 September 1997) is a Nigerian freestyle wrestler. She won the gold medal in the women's 50 kg event at the 2022 Commonwealth Games held in Birmingham, England. At the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Bra ...

(born 1997), Nigerian wrestler

Fictional characters

Genesis Rhapsodos ''Final Fantasy VII'', a role-playing video game developed by Square (video game company), Square (now Square Enix) and originally released in 1997, features many Character (arts), fictional characters in both major and minor roles. ''VII'' has ...

, main antagonist of the video game '' Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII''

Music

Artists

Genesis (band) Genesis are an English rock band formed at Charterhouse School, Godalming, Surrey, in 1967. The band's most commercially successful line-up consisted of keyboardist Tony Banks, bassist/guitarist Mike Rutherford and drummer/singer Phil C ...

, English rock band *

Génesis (band) Génesis was a Colombian folk-rock band, very popular during the 1970s. They are regarded as a significant part of the Colombian social progressive and hippy movements of the time. Génesis is considered a pioneer in fusing rock music with th ...

, Colombian folk rock band * Genesis (1971–1974), original name for American rock/metal band ''Vixen'' *

Genesis P-Orridge Genesis Breyer P-Orridge (born Neil Andrew Megson; 22 February 1950 – 14 March 2020) was a singer-songwriter, musician, poet, performance artist, visual artist, and occultist who rose to notoriety as the founder of the COUM Transmissions ar ...

(1950–2020), English musician and frontperson of Throbbing Gristle * Genesis Drum and Bugle Corps, a drum and bugle corp from Austin, Texas

Albums

* ''Genesis'' (Busta Rhymes album) * ''Genesis'' (Charles Sullivan album) * ''Genesis'', album by Coprofago * ''Genesis'' (Diaura album) * ''Genesis'' (Domo Genesis Album) * ''Genesis'' (Elvin Jones album) * ''Genesis'' (Genesis album) * ''Genesis'' (The Gods album) * ''Genesis'', album by

JJ Lin Wayne Lin Junjie (; born 27 March 1981), better known by his stage name JJ Lin, is a Singaporean singer, songwriter, record producer and actor. Lin launched his musical career by releasing his debut album '' Music Voyager'' (2003). GIO, Taiwa ...

* ''Genesis'' (Job for a Cowboy album) * ''Genesis'' (Joy Williams album) * ''Genesis'', album by

Larry Heard Larry Heard (born May 31, 1960) is an American DJ, record producer, and musician who has recorded under various names, most notably Mr. Fingers. He is widely known as a pioneering figure in 1980s house music, and was leader of the influential gro ...

* ''Génesis'' (Mary Ann Acevedo album) * ''Genesis'' (Notaker EP) * ''Genesis'' (Rotting Christ album) * ''Genesis'' (S.H.E album) * ''Genesis'' (Talisman album) * ''Genesis'', album by

The-Dream Terius Youngdell Nash (born September 20, 1977), better known by his stage name The-Dream, is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. His co-writing credits include songs with "Me Against the Music" (2003) for Britney Spears, " Rid ...

* ''Genesis'' (Woe, Is Me album) * '' The Genesis'', album by Yngwie Malmsteen

Songs

* "Genesis", by Ambrose Slade from '' Beginnings'' * "Genesis", by Cult of Luna from '' The Beyond'' * "Genesis", by Deftones from '' Ohms'' * "Genesis", by Devin Townsend from '' Empath'' * "Genesis", by Dua Lipa from ''

Dua Lipa Dua Lipa ( , ; born ) is an English and Albanian singer and songwriter. Possessing a mezzo-soprano vocal range, she is known for her signature disco-pop sound. Lipa has received numerous accolades, including six Brit Awards, three Grammy A ...

'' * "Genesis", by Eir Aoi, from '' Aldnoah.Zero'' * "Genesis", by Ghost, from '' Opus Eponymous'' * "Genesis", by Glass Casket, from ''

Desperate Man's Diary Glass Casket is a deathcore band from Winston-Salem, North Carolina. They were originally called Gadrel when releasing their first demo ''To Cherish a Falsity''. The band formed after several members' previous band Narayan broke up. Dustie War ...

'' * "Genesis" (Grimes song) * "Genesis", by Jorma Kaukonen from '' Quah'' * "Genesis", by Justice, from ''

Cross A cross is a geometrical figure consisting of two intersecting lines or bars, usually perpendicular to each other. The lines usually run vertically and horizontally. A cross of oblique lines, in the shape of the Latin letter X, is termed a s ...

'' * "Génesis" (Lucecita Benítez song) * "Génesis", by Mägo de Oz, from ''

Jesús de Chamberí ''Jesús de Chamberí'' is the second album by Spanish folk metal band Mägo de Oz, which was released in 1996. The album that made Mägo de Oz popular in Spain — a rock opera about a modern-day Jesus in Madrid, and the start of the band's ...

'' * "Genesis" (Matthew Shell and Arun Shenoy song) * "Genesis" (Michalis Hatzigiannis song) * "Genesis" by Mumzy Stranger and Yasmin from ''

Journey Begins ''Journey Begins'' is the debut studio album by British-Bangladeshi singer Mumzy Stranger, released on 12 December 2010 by Tiffin Beats Records. Background ''Journey Begins'' features a mix of dancehall, reggae, bashment, hip hop and R&B and ...

'' * "Genesis", by Northlane, from '' Singularity'' * "Genesis", by Running Wild, from ''

Black Hand Inn ''Black Hand Inn'' is the eighth studio album by German heavy metal band Running Wild, released on 24 March 1994 through Noise Records. It is a loose concept album about a resurrected man, against a backdrop of piracy, foreseeing Armageddon. ...

'' * "Genesis", by

The Ventures The Ventures are an American instrumental rock band formed in Tacoma, Washington, in 1958, by Don Wilson and Bob Bogle. The band, which was a quartet for most of its existence, helped to popularize the electric guitar across the world during the ...

* "Genesis" (VNV Nation song) * "Génesis", by Vox Dei, from '' La Biblia''

Technology

Genesis Genesis may refer to: Bible * Book of Genesis, the first book of the biblical scriptures of both Judaism and Christianity, describing the creation of the Earth and of mankind * Genesis creation narrative, the first several chapters of the Book of ...

, the time and date of the first block of a blockchain data structure *

GENESIS (software) GENESIS (The ''General Neural Simulation System'') is a simulation environment for constructing realistic models of neurobiological systems at many levels of scale including: sub-cellular processes, individual neurons, networks of neurons, and ne ...

, ''GEneral NEural SImulation System'' * Genesis Framework, a theme for the

WordPress WordPress (WP or WordPress.org) is a free and open-source content management system (CMS) written in hypertext preprocessor language and paired with a MySQL or MariaDB database with supported HTTPS. Features include a plugin architectu ...

CMS * '' Genesis LPMud'', the first MUD of the LPMud family *

Norton 360 Norton 360, developed by Symantec, was an “all-in-one” security suite for the consumer market. It was first released in 2007, but was discontinued in 2014; its features were carried over to its successor, Norton Security. In 2019, Symant ...

, codenamed Project Genesis or simply Genesis * '' X-COM: Genesis'', a computer game *

Sega Genesis The Sega Genesis, known as the outside North America, is a 16-bit Fourth generation of video game consoles, fourth generation home video game console developed and sold by Sega. It was Sega's third console and the successor to the Master Syst ...

, a video game console

Television and film

Television

* "Genesis" (''Arrow''), episode of ''Arrow'' * ''Genesis'' (TV series), Filipino television series * "Genesis" (''Heroes''), pilot episode of ''Heroes'' * "Genesis" (''Quantum Leap'' episode) * "Genesis" (''Sliders''), episode of ''Sliders'' * "Genesis" (''Survivors''), episode of ''Survivors'' * "Genesis" (''Star Trek: The Next Generation''), episode of ''Star Trek: The Next Generation'' * ''Genesis II'' (film), science fiction TV movie created and produced by Gene Roddenberry *

Genesis Awards The Genesis Awards are awarded annually by the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) to individuals in the major news and entertainment media for producing outstanding works which raise public awareness of animal issues. Presented by the HSUS ...

, television awards * Genesis Entertainment, a News Corporation subsidiary * Genesis Television Network, an American religious network * TNA Genesis, a professional wrestling pay-per-view and television program **

Genesis (2005) Genesis (2005) was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) promotion that took place on November 13, 2005 at the Impact Zone in Orlando, Florida. It was the first event under the Ge ...

** Genesis (2006) ** Genesis (2007) **

Genesis (2009) Genesis (2009) was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), which took place on January 11, 2009 at the Bojangles' Coliseum in Charlotte, North Carolina. It was originally scheduled to tak ...

** Genesis (2010) **

Genesis (2011) Genesis (2011) was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), that took place on January 9, 2011, at the Impact Zone in Universal Studios Florida. It was the sixth event under the Genesis ...

** Genesis (2012) **

Genesis (2013) The 2013 Genesis was a professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by Total Nonstop Action Wrestling that was held on January 13, 2013 at the Impact Wrestling Zone in Orlando, Florida. It was the eighth annual Genesis event. This was the ...

Genesis (2014) Genesis (2014) was a special episode of ''Impact Wrestling'' and the ninth edition of Genesis professional wrestling event produced by Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), which took place on January 16, 2014 at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville ...

Genesis (2017) Genesis (2017) was a special episode of ''Impact Wrestling'' and the tenth Genesis professional wrestling event produced by Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), which took place on January 8, 2017 at the Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida. I ...

Genesis (2018) Genesis (2018) was the eleventh Genesis professional wrestling event produced by Impact Wrestling, which aired as a special episode of '' Impact!'' on Pop TV on January 25, 2018. Matches were taped for the event on November 8 and November 10, 2017, ...

** Genesis (2021) * '' Zoids: Genesis'', fifth anime installment of the Zoids franchise *

Genesis (Air Gear) This is a list of characters in the anime/manga series ''Air Gear''. Major teams Kogarasumaru is a team formed by Itsuki Minami and his friends to further their favorite hobby of Air Treck skating. Their team ranking in the world of AT inc ...

, fictional Air Trek team in ''Air Gear'' * ''

Gênesis ''Gênesis'' is a Brazilian telenovela produced by RecordTV and Casablanca that aired from 19 January 2021 to 22 November 2021. The series is written by Camilo Pellegrini, Raphaela Castro, and Stephanie Ribeiro. It stars an ensemble cast featurin ...

'', Brazilian telenovela broadcast by RecordTV

Film

* ''Genesis'' (1986 film), an Indian film directed by Mrinal Sen Sen * ''Genesis'' (1994 film), an Italian television film * ''Genesis'' (1999 film), a Malian film * ''Genesis'' (2004 film), a documentary * ''Genesis'' (2018 Canadian film), a Canadian film * ''Genesis'' (2018 Hungarian film), a Hungarian film * '' EC�: Genesis'', a 2012 Spanish horror film directed by Paco Plaza * Project Genesis and the Genesis Planet, a fictional technology and the planet created by it in '' Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan'' and '' Star Trek III: The Search for Spock''

Transportation

Vehicles

* Aviomania Genesis Duo G2SA, a Cypriot autogyro design *

Aviomania Genesis Solo G1SA The Aviomania G1SA Genesis Solo is a Cypriot autogyro that was designed by Nicolas Karaolides and produced by Aviomania of Larnaca. Now out of production, when it was available the aircraft was supplied as a complete ready-to-fly-aircraft or as ...

, a Cypriot autogyro design * Bertone Genesis, a concept truck *

GE Genesis General Electric Genesis (officially trademarked GENESIS) is a series of passenger diesel locomotives produced by GE Transportation, then a subsidiary of General Electric. Between 1992 and 2001, a total of 321 units were built for Amtrak, Metro- ...

, a locomotive * Genesis (bikes), a British bicycle brand *

Genesis Motor Genesis Motor, LLC, commonly referred to as Genesis ( ko, 제네시스, translit=Jenesiseu), is the luxury vehicle division of the South Korean vehicle manufacturer Hyundai Motor Company. Initially envisioned along with plans for Hyundai's n ...

, luxury vehicle division of Hyundai Motor Company Group. *

Genesis Transport Genesis Transport Service, Inc., also known as Genesis Transport or simply Genesis, is a provincial bus company in the Philippines, operating routes connecting Metro Manila to Central Luzon and Northern Luzon. Etymology and logo The name of t ...

, a bus company in the Philippines * ''Oasis'' class cruise ship, a class of Royal Caribbean cruise ships, formerly known as Project Genesis * SlipStream Genesis, kit aircraft *

Yamaha FZR600 The Yamaha FZR600 is a sports motorcycle produced by Yamaha Yamaha may refer to: * Yamaha Corporation, a Japanese company with a wide range of products and services, established in 1887. The company is the largest shareholder of Yamaha Motor Com ...

Genesis, a motorcycle

Spacecraft

* ''Genesis'' (spacecraft), a NASA probe that collected solar samples * ''

Genesis I ''Genesis I'' is an experimental space habitat designed and built by the private American firm Bigelow Aerospace and launched in 2006. It was the first module to be sent into orbit by the company, and tested various systems, materials and tec ...

'', a private spacecraft produced by Bigelow Aerospace ** ''Genesis II'' (space habitat), a follow-up to ''Genesis I''

Companies

* Genesis Microchip, a semiconductor company acquired by STMicroelectronics in 2007 *

Genesis Energy Limited Genesis Energy Limited, formerly Genesis Power Limited is a New Zealand publicly listed electricity generation and electricity, natural gas and LPG retailing company. It was formed as part of the 1998–99 reform of the New Zealand electri ...

, a New Zealand electricity generator and retailer *

Genesis HealthCare Genesis may refer to: Bible * Book of Genesis, the first book of the biblical scriptures of both Judaism and Christianity, describing the creation of the Earth and of mankind * Genesis creation narrative, the first several chapters of the Book o ...

, a nursing home facility operator

Other uses

* Genesis (camera), a high-definition camera by Panavision * Genesis Rock, a sample of lunar crust retrieved by Apollo 15 astronauts *

, a 16-bit video game console also known as the Mega Drive * Genesis (tournament), a ''Super Smash Bros.'' tournament in the San Francisco Bay Area