Biblical Hebrew Forum

[George Athas <George.Athas AT moore.edu.au>]

Gap Theory is not really subject matter that is germane to b-hebrew. So, we 
are all best to avoid discussion of it.

As for the Hebrew side of Marie's question, I'd argue that the proper way of 
indicating 'becoming' in Hebrew is HYH + L (ie. the verb HYH followed by the 
preposition Le). In that regard, if the earth 'became' empty and void, the 
text should probably have the preposition L before THW WBHW. The fact it 
doesn't probably indicates that the earth 'was' empty and void.



Regards,

GEORGE ATHAS
Moore Theological College (Sydney, Australia)
www.moore.edu.au