Bible Verses About "How Old Is the Earth According to the Bible"
Christians hold different views — young earth creationists calculate roughly 6,000-10,000 years from biblical genealogies, while old earth creationists see the 'days' of Genesis as long ages.
Christians hold different views — young earth creationists calculate roughly 6,000-10,000 years from biblical genealogies, while old earth creationists see the 'days' of Genesis as long ages.
"In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth." — Genesis 1:1 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "How Old Is the Earth According to the Bible?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth."
"For a thousand years in thy sight are but as yesterday when it is past, and as a watch in the night."
"But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day."
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