What is the initial of verses?

Answer 1

The word "verses", meaning stanzas of a poem, song, or book, can sometimes be abbreviated "v" or "v."; e.g. "verses 3 to 10" could be "v. 3-10"

Be VERY careful not to confuse "verses" with the soundalike word "versus", meaning "against" or "in contrast to". In legal decisions it can have the same abbreviation; e.g. "Plessy v. Ferguson", but in common writing it's usually abbreviated "vs"; e.g. "What are the advantages of an automatic transmission vs. a stick shift?"

Answer 2

The initial verse in a poem or scripture is the first line that sets the tone and introduces the main themes of the writing. It often serves as a guide for what is to come in the text.