Bible dictionary for children
Creation
Creation means what God has made, and can also mean the act of making it.
In simple words
What does it mean?
Creation means what God has made, and can also mean the act of making it. In the Bible's opening account, the world is God's work.
Talk about it
What part of creation do you enjoy caring for?
An example from the Bible
Genesis begins with God creating the heavens and the earth. Its account invites readers to see the world as a gift, rather than something people own without responsibility.
Read Genesis 1:1 ↗A little more to explore
Bible context & readings +
Read the surrounding passage to see who is speaking and how this word or idea is being used. The linked reading opens the full chapter.
Related reading: Genesis 1:1
In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
