"For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day..." (Exodus 20:11 a)

Many Christians attempt to compromise with those who believe in an old-earth. These Christians say that each day in the creation week was a long period of time. During these time periods, evolution was occurring and the geologic column was laid down (the Day-Age Theory).

The Meaning of "Day" in Genesis
Supplemental Reading
How Long Was the Seventh Day?
Supplemental Reading

The hyperlinks below present the arguments used by those who impose long ages to the word "day" and then the responses to those arguments from young-earth creationists.

Old-Earth Arguments and Young-Earth Responses
The Hebrew Word Yom
The Definite Article Not Used
Figurative Meanings
Other Points to Consider
Argument Summary
Problems with the Day-Age Theory
Theistic Evolution and the Day-Age Theory