Genesis
“So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.”
Genesis 1:27
Genesis 1:27 (KJV) speaks to worth in God, identity in Christ, and child of God — words set in Genesis, the Bible's book of beginnings. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.”
1 John 3:1“I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.”
Psalms 139:14“And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power:”
Colossians 2:10“But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:”
John 1:12“And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased.”
Luke 3:22“We love him, because he first loved us.”
1 John 4:19
Common questions
What does Genesis 1:27 mean?
In the King James Version, Genesis 1:27 reads: "So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them." The verse speaks to worth in God, identity in Christ, and child of God. To read it well, take it in the flow of Genesis 1 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Genesis 1:27 in the King James Version?
Yes. "So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them." is Genesis 1:27 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Genesis chapter 1.
What are some related Bible verses to Genesis 1:27?
Verses that sit beside Genesis 1:27 include 1 John 3:1, Psalms 139:14, and Colossians 2:10. Reading them alongside Genesis 1:27 deepens the theme of worth in God.
How can I pray with Genesis 1:27?
Read Genesis 1:27 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.