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Genesis 1:2

Genesis 1:2
And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And the earth was without form, and void,.... It was not in the form it now is, otherwise it must have a form, as all…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

The earth was without form and void - The original term תהו tohu and בהו bohu, which we translate without form and void,…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 1:1-2

In these verses we have the work of creation in its epitome and in its embryo.

I. In its epitome, Gen 1:1, where we…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

And the earth, &c. Notice, in the present verse, (1) that "darkness" exists which God is not said to have made: (2) that…

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