Genesis 1:2

Read Genesis 1:2 in the King James Version (modern wording), American Standard Version and Berean Standard Bible, side by side.

KJV

King James Version (modern wording)

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.

Genesis 1:2 (KJV)

ASV

American Standard Version

And the earth was waste and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep: and the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.

Genesis 1:2 (ASV)

BSB

Berean Standard Bible

Now the earth was formless and void, and darkness was over the surface of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the surface of the waters.

Genesis 1:2 (BSB)

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What does Genesis 1:2 say?

Genesis 1:2 in modern King James wording reads: "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."

Where is Genesis 1:2 found in the Bible?

Genesis 1:2 is verse 2 of chapter 1 of the book of Genesis, in the Old Testament. Genesis has 50 chapters.

Which translations of Genesis 1:2 can I read here?

You can read Genesis 1:2 in the King James Version (modern wording), American Standard Version and Berean Standard Bible. Open the full Bible reader to read it in more translations.