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NASB | Genesis 6:4 The Nephilim were on the earth in those days, and also afterward, when the sons of God came in to the daughters of men, and they bore children to them. Those were the mighty men who were of old, men of renown. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Genesis 6:4 There were Nephilim (men of stature, notorious men) on the earth in those days--and also afterward--when the sons of God lived with the daughters of men, and they gave birth to their children. These were the mighty men who were of old, men of renown (great reputation, fame). [Num 13:33] |
Bible Question: My question comes from Gen 6:4 where the sons of man are spoken of. Who are the sons of man. I've heard it taught that they were demons that came down and had intercourse with human women. And if that is the case then did that happen on more than one occasion, because it says that they were here before and after the flood, the way I understand it. |
Bible Answer: Greetings msbblc! Interesting questions. I too have understood that these "sons of God" are part of Lucifer's rebellious horde. Beginning in verse 1 we first learn about these "sons of God." Sons of God and daughters of men - an unholy alliance. "They took wives for themselves, whomever they chose." verse 5 reads: "Then the LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great on the earth, and that every intent of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually." Obviously, these liaisons were wicked in God's sight. What is evil? Where is its root? Choosing self-rule instead of God's rule. Just as Satan deceived Eve, couldn't these sons of God continue to deceive the sons and daughters of men? I think there is much more to be gleaned from this passage than meets the eye. Satan always tries to copy, but his copies are corrupt! What might the objective have been of these unholy liaisons? A hint is in the reference to "men of renown"! Satan always seeks to rob God of our worship. Obviously, he was succeeding at this point in time! And God dealt with this! After the flood we know that there were 8 people saved in all. So, were these "sons of men were present afterward?" Demons are still present today, but has this practice of demonic and human union continued to exist? Yes, but I think not resulting in the birth of children. Satan's first attempt to rob God of our worship failed, so now he must take another approach. Today, we see a spiritual manifestation of this "union" as Satan continues to seek those who would choose him and reject God. From this passage, we know that the consequence of evil and its resulting wickedness reaps Divine judgment. However, after the Flood, God still had work to do. Work that only He could do to free us from the result of sin. The Nephilum (the result of spiritual and physical union) were a poor and insufficient copy of the Union that God had planned. God only needed ONE union, a Holy union to produce the Savior of the whole world! There's a lot to think about from this passage! Thanks for the spiritual exercise!" Blessings! Mommapbs |
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