What happened between Genesis 1verse 1 and 1verse 2?

Answer 1

Some scholars today are considering the so-called 'Gap theory' as a plausible explanation to the interpretation of Genesis 1:1-2. "The Gap theory" idea was attributed to Thomas Chalmers in the 19th century and to Cyrus Scofield in the 20th. However, this idea has been discussed for the last 2,000 years according to Arthur Custance's book Without Form and Void: A Study of the Meaning of Genesis 1:2,

Further, Gleason Archer, professor of biblical languages, was noted saying:

"It should be noted in this connection that the verb wasin Genesis 1:2 (Hebrew 'hayah) may quite possibly be rendered 'became' and be construed to mean: 'And the earth became formless and void.' Only a cosmic catastrophe could account for the introduction of chaotic confusion into the original perfection of God's creation. This interpretation certainly seems to be exegetically tenable . . ." ( A Survey of Old Testament Introduction, 1974, p. 184).

IF there was an actual gap in time between verses 1 and 2, then The Bible is in agreement with modern science. If not, then the Earth is only about 6,000 years old.

Answer 2

Between Genesis 1:1 and 1:2, it is believed that a significant event occurred often referred to as the "gap theory" or "ruin-reconstruction theory." This theory suggests that a catastrophic event resulted in the earth becoming formless and void before God proceeded to recreate and organize it in the following verses. However, it is important to note that this interpretation is not universally accepted among religious scholars.