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Genesis 1:2
International Standard Version
Genesis 1:2
International Standard Version
2 When the earth[a] was as yet unformed and desolate, with the surface of the ocean depths shrouded[b] in darkness, and while the Spirit of God was hovering[c] over the surface of the waters,
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- Genesis 1:2 Or 1 When God began to create the universe, 2 the earth
- Genesis 1:2 The Heb. lacks shrouded
- Genesis 1:2 Or brooding
Genesis 1:2
King James Version
Genesis 1:2
King James Version
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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Genesis 1:2
New King James Version
Genesis 1:2
New King James Version
2 The earth was (A)without form, and void; and darkness [a]was on the face of the deep. (B)And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters.
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- Genesis 1:2 Words in italic type have been added for clarity. They are not found in the original Hebrew or Aramaic.
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