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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 would think it is a valid question. Our 24 hour day/night periods are based on the rotation of the earth on its axis as it spins around in orbit of the sun. The sun being the "greater" light while the moon and the stars of course represent the "lesser" light to govern the night. Both very important factors. I believe in the Bible but I do not treat it as a scienctific textbook, rather the opposite, it is to guide me spiritually and morally. How can anyone be sure how long the first three creation days were? For that matter, who says that day 7 did end? I have seen evidence that the Hebrew word for day could also mean age or generation. |
Bible Answer: Hi, nimrod; I agree that the Bible is not a scientific text. It makes so such claims for itself nor does anyone within its pages make such a claim. It is absolutely authoritative in matters of faith and practice and is the peerless witness to the person and work of Jesus. But it's not a reliable source of scientific information. 2 Timothy 3:15-17 sums it up: " ... from infancy you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work." I am most grateful that the pioneers of modern science were guided by the Bible's teachings on spiritual matters while taking seriously Romans 1:20: " ...since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities--his eternal power and divine nature--have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made". What we know about the world today is the direct result of their seeing the world as the general revelation of God and believing what it told them. This is not, however, a popular view around here. Peace and grace, Steve aka Indiana Jones |