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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: What exactly are the Nephilim? They are only mentioned twice in the Bible (Genesis 6:4 and Numbers 13:33). I think that they are Angels, but am not sure. Any other explanation? |
Bible Answer: Well according to history books. And the dictionary. Their name derives from one of the Canaanitish tribe. Adam and Eve were different in form than the descendants of Christ. So when Cain an ancestor of Adam and Eve, populated the earth with a daughter of Christ. A new race was created. And then when the sons of Christ who were mortal man took the daughters of Cain as wife this new race of giants called Nephilim appear on earth. The name they were know by was the Canaanitish tribe. This is the way I see it. Others have different view of this mystery. |