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NASB | Genesis 1:2 The earth was formless and void, and darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was moving over the surface of the waters. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Genesis 1:2 The earth was formless and void or a waste and emptiness, and darkness was upon the face of the deep [primeval ocean that covered the unformed earth]. The Spirit of God was moving (hovering, brooding) over the face of the waters. |
Subject: The GAP theory could be true. |
Bible Note: Dear CDBJ, The surest method of understanding Scripture is to compare Scripture with Scripture, because the authoritative interpreter of Scripture is Scripture. Therefore to determine if the verb in Gen. 1:2 is "was" or "became" look at what the Scripture says about creation. What Scripture says is that God created EVERYTHING in the space of six days. Ex. 20:11 Therefore the verb is "was" not "became." Thanks for you detailed explanation of the gap theory, CDBJ, but it is not possible. Peace, Lionstrong |