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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! I think that you are mixing concepts! The term 'image', like most words, is used in several different ways. In Genesis, it seems to indicate similarity. For instance, in Gen. 5:3, it is used to indicate that Seth was like Adam. I think that this is all the 'image of God' means in Gen. 1:26-27 - that we are created with attributes similar to our Creator. What exactly those attributes are is where the debate comes in - free will? reason? ect...? The term 'image' is used in the New Testament in several ways as well. When applied to Christ, it means more than simply that Christ is like God, but that He is God. In 1 Cor. 15, Paul is simply distinguishing between the physical body that we all have now and the spiritual body that we will have. You said, "You cannot be made in Gods image except through Christ so how then could Adam have been made into Gods image when Christ was yet to come?" But, this is an assumption on your part since no verse actually says this. On the other hand, Gen. 1:26, 1:27, and 9:6 specifically say that man is created in the Image of God. And, 1 Cor. 11:7 also says that man is created in the Image of God. In short, I think that you are pushing a word meaning far beyond what can be justified by the context and drawing conclusions based upon that word which simply cannot be supported by the context. Well, I've got to get to bed! I'll catch you later my friend! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |