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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: Time lapse between Gen 1:1 and Gen 1:3. |
Bible Note: Dear DocSpock: My comments regarding the "Gap" and other theories relating to the genesis of the universe were not in any manner directed, or intended to be directed, toward you personally. I'm keenly aware that you in your post included a disclaimer and that you are not offering your thoughts as didactic scriptural exegesis. My point was, and is, that as far back as written records can take us, man has gazed into the heavens and wondered how it all began. He has postulated any number of theories born of his desire to understand his origin and the origin of the universe in which he finds himself. Some of his theories presuppose a Creator, some do not. Few, if any, of man's theories are in full accordance with or parallel the Gensis account of creation. My hypothesis is, as a believer in the God of the Bible, that it is enough to take the Gensis account for what it says and be done with it. Secular humanists and skeptics engage in all manner of debates and speculations, but in my view it is a venture into which the Christian should proceed with caution if at all. I believe God still asks of His people as He asked of Job: "Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth? Tell Me, if you have understanding." --Hank |