Genesis 1:2
KJV
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.
NRSV
the earth was a formless void and darkness covered the face of the deep, while a wind from God swept over the face of the waters.
The NRSV’s translation of “a wind from God” instead of “the Spirit of God” changes the meaning, downplaying the Holy Ghost’s role in creation. In contrast, the KJV’s rendering supports the Spirit’s active involvement, consistent with Psalms 104:30, Job 26:13, and Job 33:4, which highlight the Spirit’s integral role in creation.
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