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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. |
Bible Question: I am taking a class in the Old Testament. One of the questions we have to answer is What possible gap is there between Gensis 1:1 and 1:2. I do not know. Thanks for your help If possible, please send response to my email also. Sandie58@yahoo.com |
Bible Answer: You can simply type in 'gap theory' in whatever search engine you use and get tons of information on the subject. You can also type it into the quick search at the top of the screen if you want to search this forum. In Gen 1:2 "The earth was formless and void, and darkness was over the surface of the deep". Some think that the earth at this point was already created and in total chaos. In addition, some intrepret that passage "And the earth BECAME without form and void". There are all kinds of thoughts of what happened during the time the earth was created and when it BECAME form and void. But if you believe God created everything in seven days, then this theory can't hold any weight. |