6 Bible Verses

In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.
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Genesis 1:1KJV
This is the first verse of the first book in the Old Testament, which begins the biblical narrative. It establishes the order of the Old Testament books by starting with Genesis as the initial book.
And Moses wrote all the words of the LORD, and rose up early in the morning, and builded an altar under the hill, and twelve pillars, according to the twelve tribes of Israel.
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Exodus 24:4KJV
This verse highlights Moses writing down God's words, which relates to the compilation and recording of the early Old Testament books. It demonstrates the process of creating the biblical text.
This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.
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Joshua 1:8KJV
This verse emphasizes the importance of the written scripture, indicating the significance of preserving and studying the Old Testament books in order.
To offer burnt offerings unto the LORD upon the altar of the burnt offering continually morning and evening, and to do according to all that is written in the law of the LORD, which he commanded Israel;
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1 Chronicles 16:40KJV
This verse references the written law, showing the structured nature of the Old Testament books and their importance in religious practice.
For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of the LORD, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and judgments.
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Ezra 7:10KJV
This verse illustrates the scholarly approach to understanding and preserving the Old Testament books, highlighting their transmission and importance.
And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me.
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Luke 24:44KJV
Although from the New Testament, this verse provides insight into the traditional grouping of Old Testament books: the Law, the Prophets, and the Writings.

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