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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] |
Subject: Are the Nephilim descendants of Adam? |
Bible Note: Greetings Scott! Thanks for the clarification. I was having some difficulty following exactly what you were saying. Allow me to make a couple of comments and then I will address your questions my friend. Again, the biggest drawback to your interpretation is the context. 'Nephesh' is used six times in the first two chapters of Genesis. 1) In Gen. 1:20 and 1:21, it refers to moving creatures like the whale and birds. 2) In Gen. 1:24, it refers to the beasts of the earth - which are listed (cattle, creeping things, and beasts). 3) In Gen. 1:30, it refers to all animals. 4) In Gen. 2:7, man becomes a living 'soul' when God breathes live into him. 5) In Gen. 2:19, Adam names every animal. The context simply doesn't allow every instance of the word 'nephesh' to refer to man - natural or spiritual. Most of the verses above actually list the creatures being discussed. The word 'nephesh' has several primary meanings. It can refer to simple 'life'. It can refer to 'animals'. It can refer to 'desire or appetite'. It can also be used of a person. However, the context determines the meaning. Note that it is used of animals in other places as well. The creatures Noah is to bring onto the ark are called 'nephesh' in Gen. 9:2. Lev. 11:44-46 uses 'nephesh' when discussing what animals can and cannot be eaten. Lev. 24:18 uses it for an animal which is slain. Prov. 12:10 uses it in reference to animals. Your interpretation might work except for the simple fact that the verses list the animals being refered to. Now, onto your questions: 1) Scripture never explains what the ‘image of God is’, so one can only speculate. The best option seems to be the phrase used in Gen. 1:26 - "…Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion…". So, the ‘image of God’ may simply refer to Adam’s dominion over the rest of creation. 2) I never said he was perfect. He had freedom to choose whether to obey or disobey. 3), 4), and 5) 1 Cor. 15:35-58 deals with what our resurrected bodies will be like. Verse 48 makes the point that everyone on earth has a physical, just as Adam did. But, everyone in Heaven will have a spiritual body, just as Christ did after His resurrection. It is not teaching that there were two kinds of people created. 6) Adam and Eve. My friend, there is nothing in the passage about a prophecy. Verse 26 states God’s intention to create Adam and Eve. Verse 27 states that He did create them. The rest of the chapter lists the instructions given to Adam and Eve when they are placed in the Garden. Chapter two goes into even more detail about their creation and subsequent fall. There simply isn’t any support for this interpretation my friend. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |