Genesis 1:2-4

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²The earth was formless and barren, and darkness covered the abyss while the Spirit of God hovered over the waters.

³God said, “Let there be light!” And there was light. ⁴God saw that the light was good, and he separated the light from the darkness.

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Genesis 1:2-4

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²Now the earth was formless^(A) and empty,^(B) darkness was over the surface of the deep,^(C) and the Spirit of God^(D) was hovering^(E) over the waters.

³And God said,^(F) “Let there be light,” and there was light.^(G) ⁴God saw that the light was good,^(H) and he separated the light from the darkness.^(I)

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Genesis 1:2-4

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²The earth was ^(A)without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters.

³And God said, ^(B)“Let there be light,” and there was light. ⁴And God saw that the light was good. And God separated the light from the darkness.

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