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Chris Weimer · 12-17-2004, 11:04 AM

OK, I've heard both arguments for "became" and "was" - which is it?

KenLynch · 12-17-2004, 11:07 AM

Well the NIV hedges its bets by having "was" in the main verse and "Or possibly became" as a footnote.

CJD · 12-17-2004, 11:12 AM

This is because the "was" is relative. It probably means "was [at the time that Elohim's spirit hovered over the waters]."

Regards,

CJD

Chili · 12-17-2004, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by cweb255

OK, I've heard both arguments for "became" and "was" - which is it?

"Was" is word for it still is formless wasteland without the mythology given order and direction to the meaning of life.

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Chris Weimer Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: none Posts: 9,879	Genesis 1:2 OK, I've heard both arguments for "became" and "was" - which is it?

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KenLynch Regular Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Rochdale, England Posts: 138	Well the NIV hedges its bets by having "was" in the main verse and "Or possibly became" as a footnote.

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CJD Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: greater Orlando area Posts: 832	This is because the "was" is relative. It probably means "was [at the time that Elohim's spirit hovered over the waters]." Regards, CJD