In summary, the gap theory is interesting, but not supported by scripture at all, rather, it is directly contradicted. To adopt this viewpoint in order to compromise with science so-called, one must dimiss, explain away or re-interpret much scripture. Thus, I reject it completely.
Thank you for replying “jimmyray”
I didn’t know they called it a “gap theory”.
Every day I’m learning new things and growing with it.
I”m glad you have already looked into it, and are not left unaware of the things I have mentioned.
I guess I’m just one of those little ones running around asking why this, and why that all the time ... smiles
Did you by chance look up that Strongs Exhaustive Concordance #1961/Hebrew word “hayah” - (was or became)?
Concordance #8414/Hebrew word “tohuw” - (formless or laid waste)?
Concordance #922/Hebrew word “bohuw” - (void or wasted)?
I don’t want to be a “sottish” child but in Jeremiah 4:23 it also makes the statement about the void and darkness, just like Genesis 1:2, but even further than that in Jeremiah 4:24 and on it talks about the mountains being moved, and there was no man, and the birds fled.
Jeremiah 4:23
I beheld the earth, and, lo, it was without form (8414), and void (922); and the heavens, and they had no light.
Jeremiah 4:24
I beheld the mountains, and, lo, they trembled, and all the hills moved lightly.
Jeremiah 4:25
I beheld, and, lo, there was no man, and all the birds of the heavens were fled.
Jeremiah 4:26
I beheld, and, lo, the fruitful place was a wilderness, and all the cities thereof were broken down at the presence of the LORD, and by his fierce anger.
Jeremiah 4:27
For thus hath the LORD said, The whole land shall be desolate; yet will I not make a full end.
Do you think this is speaking of the same event like in Genesis 1:2?
It seems so similar, yet with more information about mountains, man, and birds, then it’s all being made desolate.
Anyhoo... just trying to put it all together in my simple little mind. If I had a Pastor I could ask these things, but I don’t.
I read that Psalms 139:15-16 you gave:
My substance was not hid from thee, when I was made in secret, and curiously wrought in the lowest parts of the earth. Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect; and in thy book all my members were written, which in continuance were fashioned, when as yet there was none of them.
Is that along the same line as mentioned in Jeremiah 1:5?
Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations.
I haven’t did a deeper study on these things, like foreknown and predestination and such. I’ve been asleep for so long that it seems like I’m doing overtime to catch up now ... sighs.
Oh well ... I’m sure I’ve done gone and overloaded your donkey cart again with all my prodding and poking. Please be patient with me in my learning process. I’m most sure our Heavenly Father looks down and smiles at us studying His Word so deeply and intently while we help one another.
Thank you again “jimmyray”.
You can take your time in getting back with me too if you like. I’ll keep checking back now and then to see, and if you don’t wish to continue any further either, I can understand that too.
I’ve been known to wear out my welcome now and then ... smiles and thanks for all that you have given already.