ECT The gap theory?

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The KJV HEBREW scholars in the 1600s used the word replenish because it meant "to fill" at the time. But over the next several hundred years the meaning of the English word changed to 'refill'. So that is why the New KJV and other modern translations do no use the word 'replenish'

That all sounds reasonable, however, it doesn't leave room for Holy Spirit 'insight', which can be even more critical by relationship, does it?

The 'young' modern translations are of very strong Coptic origin, i.e., devoid of original Apostolic signiture.

Read Galatians 2:20 in that light. Put a few up against the KJV and see what you come up with.

 

[Jedidiah]

Exodus 20:11 -- ...in six days the LORD made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them....

As we know it?...

Do you see any reason to suppose that Moses meant anything other, than the heavens and the earth as we know them, in Exodus 20:11 ? Because I don't.

...[conjectured question]: What was the earth before Adam like, do you suppose?

All we know of those first five days is recorded in Genesis.

 

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Do you see any reason to suppose that Moses meant anything other, than the heavens and the earth as we know them, in Exodus 20:11 ? Because I don't.

Me either.

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All we know of those first five days is recorded in Genesis.

True, we don't. However, there is sufficient to conjecture reasoning from the rest of scriptures coupled to current findings relating to what might have been the results of a pre-Adamic flood, that doesn't violate anything.

 

[jamie]

There is no need for a gap in Genesis 1. We know from scripture that God did not originally create the earth in a void and waste state, it became that way.

Then in Genesis 1 it is recorded that God refashioned the earth and its atmosphere in seven days so it would be a suitable habitation for humans.

 

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here is no need for a gap in Genesis 1. We know from scripture that God did not originally create the earth in a void and waste state, it became that way.

How it became that way is what the thinking surrounding the notion of a pre-Adamic flood is all about.

Then in Genesis 1 it is recorded that God refashioned the earth and its atmosphere in seven days so it would be a suitable habitation for humans.

Exactly!

 

[6days]

That all sounds reasonable, however, it doesn't leave room for Holy Spirit 'insight', which can be even more critical by relationship, does it?

The 'young' modern translations are of very strong Coptic origin, i.e., devoid of original Apostolic signiture.

The 'young' translations use the same manuscripts that the KJV in the 1600's used. No translation is
'God breathed' inspired.

Re. your comment about insight from the Holy Spirit...
Are you suggesting the modern translations should use an inaccurate word because it was used in the KJV?

 

[6days]

There is no need for a gap in Genesis 1. We know from scripture that God did not originally create the earth in a void and waste state, it became that way.

Then in Genesis 1 it is recorded that God refashioned the earth and its atmosphere in seven days so it would be a suitable habitation for humans.

Actually what God's Word says.....

NIV
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.

NLT
1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.[a] 2 The earth was formless and empty, and darkness covered the deep waters. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the surface of the waters.

NKJV
1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 The earth was without form, and void; and darkness was[a] on the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters.

 

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The 'young' translations use the same manuscripts that the KJV in the 1600's used. No translation is
'God breathed' inspired.

I don't believe that is an accurate understanding.

Re. your comment about insight from the Holy Spirit...
Are you suggesting the modern translations should use an inaccurate word because it was used in the KJV?

No. I am suggesting the modern translations are devoid of Holy Spirit insight, especially where needed.

Did you review Gal 2:20?

 

[genuineoriginal]

Actually what God's Word says.....

NIV
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.

NLT
1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.[a] 2 The earth was formless and empty, and darkness covered the deep waters. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the surface of the waters.

NKJV
1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 The earth was without form, and void; and darkness was[a] on the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters.

What words would the writer of Genesis use to say that the earth did not exist?

 

[oatmeal]

That depends on how you interpret Genesis 1:1.

So you believe the Almighty and all wise God didn't get it right the first time?

How about your salvation? Did he screw that up as well?

Maybe Jesus Christ had some flaws that voids your redemption?

 

[oatmeal]

Yes.

God did not screw it up in Genesis 1:1, that is why there is no gap.

Then what happened to the heavens and earth that required that God fix everything?

 

[jamie]

So you believe the Almighty and all wise God didn't get it right the first time?

On the contrary, the sons of God shouted for joy at the beauty of the pre-Adamic creation.

For thus saith the LORD that created the heavens, God himself that formed the earth and made it, he hath established it, he created it not in vain, he formed it to be inhabited; I am the LORD and there is none else. (Isaiah 45:18)​

 

[6days]

What words would the writer of Genesis use to say that the earth did not exist?

Uh... Formless and void?

Likewise with the days of creation... What words would the writer of Genesis use to convey that it was normal days as we now experience.

 

[6days]

Then what happened to the heavens and earth that required that God fix everything?

Clue... read the first three words of the Bible. It does not say 'In a beginning'
There was nothing that needed fixed. In the beginning...God created.

 

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Clue... read the first three words of the Bible. It does not say 'In a beginning'
There was nothing that needed fixed. In the beginning...God created.

When was the beginning? Isn't that the real question?

 

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Uh... Formless and void?

Likewise with the days of creation... What words would the writer of Genesis use to convey that it was normal days as we now experience.

What words might any writer use to discribe destruction by a supernatural cataclysmic happening he had no words to express himself?

 

[6days]

No translation is
'God breathed' inspired.

I don't believe that is an accurate understanding

Then you have an incorrect understanding of scripture. I believe.

 

[genuineoriginal]

Uh... Formless and void?

Likewise with the days of creation... What words would the writer of Genesis use to convey that it was normal days as we now experience.

Evening and morning?

 

[6days]

What words might any writer use to discribe destruction by a supernatural cataclysmic happening he had no words to express himself?

Why imagine things that aren't in scripture?

 

[6days]

Evening and morning?

Go to the head of the class!