Genesis and Lineage

Genesis

Genesis noun - The point at which something begins.

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Lineage and genesis are semantically related in origin topic. In some cases you can use "Lineage" instead a noun "Genesis".

Nearby Word: generation

Lineage noun - The line of ancestors from whom a person is descended.

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Genesis and lineage are semantically related in origin topic. Sometimes you can use "Genesis" instead a noun "Lineage".

Nearby Word: line

old	old genesis	old lineage
original	original genesis	original lineage
proper	proper genesis	proper lineage
entire	entire genesis	entire lineage
Other adjectives: famous, supernatural, higher, historical.

In the Book of Genesis, Tamar disguised herself as a prostitute so she could perpetuate the lineage of her dead husband through her former father-in-law Judah.

Source: Last Minute Reprieve
This is sometimes used by Bible students to argue the case that the "sons of God" in Genesis chapter 6 could not be angels, but rather be the children of Seth's lineage marrying those of Cain's lineage (the "daughters of men").

Source: Asexuality

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