Genesis 5:1

This is the book of the generations of Adam. In the day that God created man, in the likeness of God made he him;

Cross-reference

Genesis 1:27 elaborates on creation in God's image, which Genesis 5:1 alludes to.

Genesis 1:26 is the source text for 'in the likeness of God' that Genesis 5:1 summarizes.

Genesis 9:6 Citation

In Genesis 9:6, this truth that man is made in God's image is cited as the reason murder is forbidden.

Genesis 2:4 Parallel

In Genesis 2:4, a similar 'generations' formula introduces the creation account, paralleling this introduction.

Genesis 6:9 Parallel

In Genesis 6:9, the same 'generations' formula introduces Noah, continuing the pattern from Adam.

In Genesis 10:1, the 'generations' formula shifts to Noah's sons, showing the spread from Adam.

In 1 Chronicles 1:1, the genealogy from Adam is listed, directly referencing the generations started here.

Hebrews 1:3 Typology

Hebrews 1:3 presents Christ as the express image of God, the archetype for human creation.

Luke 3:36 Allusion

Luke's genealogy traces Jesus back to Adam, calling him 'son of God,' linking to man's creation in God's image.

Colossians 3:10 mentions renewal after the image of the Creator, paralleling Genesis 5:1.

1 Corinthians 11:7 applies man being God's image to teachings on head coverings.

Ephesians 4:24 refers to the new man created in God's likeness, echoing original creation.

James 3:9 Citation

James 3:9 directly invokes this truth that humans are made in God's similitude to condemn cursing them.

Luke 3:38 Allusion

In Luke 3:38, Adam is called the son of God, affirming his creation in God's likeness.

Matthew 1:1 Allusion

In Matthew 1:1, Christ's genealogy begins, tracing back to Adam, whose generations are recorded here.

2 Corinthians 3:18 describes believers being transformed into Christ's image, building on creation imagery.

Ecclesiastes 7:29 reflects on God making man upright, echoing creation but noting human deviation.