the earth was completely empty; nothing was on the earth. Darkness covered the ocean, and God’s Spirit moved over [1] the water.
Proverbs 8:24 - Easy To Read Version I was formed before the oceans;\par I was made before there was water.\par Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 When there were no depths, I was brought forth; When there were no fountains abounding with water. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition When there were no deeps, I was brought forth, when there were no fountains laden with water. American Standard Version (1901) When there were no depths, I was brought forth, When there were no fountains abounding with water. Common English Bible When there were no watery depths, I was brought forth, when there were no springs flowing with water. Catholic Public Domain Version The abyss did not yet exist, and I was already conceived; neither had the fountains of waters yet erupted. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version The depths were not as yet, and I was already conceived, neither had the fountains of waters as yet sprung out: |
the earth was completely empty; nothing was on the earth. Darkness covered the ocean, and God’s Spirit moved over [1] the water.
“Job, have you ever gone\par to the deepest parts of the sea\par where the sea begins?\par Have you ever walked\par on the ocean bottom?\par
Now I will tell you about the Lord’s agreement.\par The Lord said to me,\par “Today I become your father! {\cf2\super [4]} \par And you are my son.\par
The Lord used his knowledge to make the oceans and the clouds that produce rain.
The Word {\cf2\super [5]} became a man and lived among us. We saw his glory—the glory that belongs to the only Son of the Father. The Word was full of grace (kindness) and truth.
Yes, God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son. God gave his Son so that every person that believes in him would not be lost, but have life forever.
The Father loves the Son, and the Father shows the Son all the things he does. \{This man was healed.\} But the Father will show the Son greater things than this to do. Then you will all be amazed.
This is how God showed his love to us: God sent his only Son into the world to give us life through him.