The phrase "the foundation(s) of the earth/world" carries a lot of meaning. We conduct a systematic study of the phrase.
The Foundation of the Earth
Deducing the Presence of the Firmament
We can use Principle VI to deduce the nature of stars from current scientific research and what we know about the firmament, a rigid sphere made up of at least 12 layers of different crystal structures.
Theoretical Evidence of the Firmament
Current cosmological models of the universe appear to show that 80% of the mass of the universe is missing. There's no physical reason why the cosmos maintains its current stable state.
Empirical Evidence of the Firmament
Let's look at empirical evidence of the firmament. That means direct observation. The most recent confirmation that we have of the presence of the firmament is from the New Horizons space mission.
A Theory of Time
The universe may be 13.8 billion years old while the Earth is 6,000 or so years old SIMULTANEOUSLY. If there's good science which shows that the material in the universe is really that old, our theory can accommodate it.
Spiritual Separation
Separation is a scriptural doctrine which is generally thought of in terms of Christians holding themselves apart from the rest of the world and avoiding worldly distraction which can lead us into sin. There's more to it than that.
Compass: Focus and Circumference
The third clue that helps us to deduce the creation of gravity comes from a verse in Proverbs 8. It's part of a passage which runs from verse 22-31 and is a synopsis of the account of creation.
Orientation Under and Above
The second clue to deducing the creation of gravity is from Genesis 1:6-8. Now for the first time creation has an orientation. This theme continues throughout scripture. Under and above are synonyms for up and down.
Hypothesis 21
We use the change from formless to formed, the appearance of the orientation under and above, and the analogy of a drawing compass having a focus and circumference to deduce that gravity was created on the second day.
Formless > Formed
In the beginning the deep was formless. The subsequent account of creation shows how form and function go through several rounds of increasing order and complexity. The first was to take on the form of a sphere.