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NASB | Genesis 6:2 that the sons of God saw that the daughters of men were beautiful; and they took wives for themselves, whomever they chose. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Genesis 6:2 that the sons of God saw that the daughters of men were beautiful and desirable; and they took wives for themselves, whomever they chose and desired. |
Bible Question (short): further question on "Sons of God" |
Question (full): Jim, A question. I know that many interpret the "Sons of God" in Genesis 6:2 as the godly line of Seth with the daughters of man being from Cain's line. This was the opinion of Augustine and the Reformers as well. But can you provide any insight on how that would match with the "Sons of God" in Job 38:7 being angels? I think 2 Peter 2:4 is also taken as a reference to the incident in Genesis 6:2. I've heard the major objection to the "Sons of God" being angels is Christ's comment in Matthew 22 that angels do not procreate. But Jude 1:6-7 speaks of angels leaving their first estate and going after strange flesh and fornication. I'm not trying to cause confusion but wanted to reconcile what I'm reading in some of my studies with the different viewpoints. Any insight would be appreciated. Thanks! |