I don't know if the "day" mentioned in Genesis is an actual 24 hour period
or something longer. I know many have submitted that Peter's reference in 2
Peter 3:8 means that the "day" in Genesis is 1000 years, but I don't think
that is an appropriate conclusion to make just from this passage.
Creationists will state that the "day" is an actual day. Evolutionists (who
either subscribe to or tolerate the Bible) will say that it means a very
long period of time - maybe a geological period. And there seems to be many
conclusions or thoughts in between these two extremes. And there are some
who believe it is symbolic literature and language - describing something
else beyond what we are considering.
I don't know what I think on this - I haven't ruled evolution (of some form)
out of my belief system, yet I do believe there is a supreme being
responsible for our creation. It matters little in the long run which one
is right, but it is interesting.
Can you, or Yoel or anyone else provide some information on the word "day"
used in Genesis and the real meaning of this word in the context of how it
is used here?
Regards.
Dave.
"Life is more fun when you're good"
- Wally Court