Verses in each chapter of Genesis
| Chapter | Verses |
|---|---|
| Genesis 1 | 31 |
| Genesis 2 | 25 |
| Genesis 3 | 24 |
| Genesis 4 | 26 |
| Genesis 5 | 32 |
| Genesis 6 | 22 |
| Genesis 7 | 24 |
| Genesis 8 | 22 |
| Genesis 9 | 29 |
| Genesis 10 | 32 |
| Genesis 11 | 32 |
| Genesis 12 | 20 |
| Genesis 13 | 18 |
| Genesis 14 | 24 |
| Genesis 15 | 21 |
| Genesis 16 | 16 |
| Genesis 17 | 27 |
| Genesis 18 | 33 |
| Genesis 19 | 38 |
| Genesis 20 | 18 |
| Genesis 21 | 34 |
| Genesis 22 | 24 |
| Genesis 23 | 20 |
| Genesis 24 | 67 |
| Genesis 25 | 34 |
| Genesis 26 | 35 |
| Genesis 27 | 46 |
| Genesis 28 | 22 |
| Genesis 29 | 35 |
| Genesis 30 | 43 |
| Genesis 31 | 55 |
| Genesis 32 | 32 |
| Genesis 33 | 20 |
| Genesis 34 | 31 |
| Genesis 35 | 29 |
| Genesis 36 | 43 |
| Genesis 37 | 36 |
| Genesis 38 | 30 |
| Genesis 39 | 23 |
| Genesis 40 | 23 |
| Genesis 41 | 57 |
| Genesis 42 | 38 |
| Genesis 43 | 34 |
| Genesis 44 | 34 |
| Genesis 45 | 28 |
| Genesis 46 | 34 |
| Genesis 47 | 31 |
| Genesis 48 | 22 |
| Genesis 49 | 33 |
| Genesis 50 | 26 |
Next book: Exodus. Verse numbers follow the King James Version; some modern translations divide a few verses differently.
Frequently asked questions
How many chapters are in Genesis?
Genesis has 50 chapters and 1,533 verses in the King James Version.
How long does it take to read Genesis?
About 3 h 11 min at 200 words per minute (38,262 words), or about 4 min per chapter. Reading one chapter a day, you finish it in 50 days.
What is the longest chapter in Genesis?
Genesis 24 has the most verses (67); the shortest is Genesis 16 with 16 verses.
Where is Genesis in the Bible?
Genesis is the 1st book of the Bible and belongs to the Law of the Old Testament.