Subject: The Sons of God in Genesis 6:1-4 |
Bible Note: Ok? About the Niphillim or Giants, as they are also known as, there is no relationship between them and the Sons and Daughters. They are merely mentioned that they were in the land in those days. The term Niphillim is only used three times in the Bible in only two passages: Genesis 6:4 and Numbers 13:33. Now, It is impossible for the Niphillim in Genesis to be the same or ancestors of the Niphillim in Numbers. Why? There is a giant, global, and wet event that takes place between the two: the Great Flood. The Bible records that all life, aside from those on the ark, was destroyed. Therefore, the two groups cannot be linked in any other way than just termanology. That leads me to believe that "Niphillim" is a descriptive term given to those who are giant in stature, fierce in attitude, and has a tendancy to stomp on their enemies and prey. This is what "niphillim" means in it's basic sense. Also, given the descriptions in Numbers of the Anakim, it just follows that "Niphillim" is used to give them a name which the other Israelites could relate to. It's as if a little 5 year-old girl sees a roaring Lion at the Zoo and calls it a "kitty!" The Lion is not a "kitty". It's a Lion. It may be related to a "kitty" in physical appearance, but it is still different than a "kitty". You get my point. Another point that I should make clear, is that the Niphillim are not the offspring. The Language does not support that in any way. The mighty men of old and men of renown are the offspring of the Sons and the Daughters. The offspring and the Niphillim are two different groups. All I am saying about the Niphillim in genesis is that they cannot be the offspring. There isn't any support for it. The only support that can be given is that they are point of reference, which I explain in my original post. Also, I don't think that the Genesis Niphillim are human. Scientifically speaking. If they were humans, then why hasn't science uncovered any giant human fossils? The only giant fossils that have been uncovered are dinosaurs. Now, I leave you to put the rest together. As for Job, notice that the Sons of God "came to present themselves before the Lord". Now, what is it that every Christian does for morning Worship? They present themselves before God. Correct? Not only that, but Job immediately becomes the topic of conversation. Which gives support for them being humans and Job being among them. Then there is Satan being there. Satan was kicked out of heaven. If these are angels before God in heaven, why is Satan there? All of those together point to a time of worship among the human believers of God on earth at the time that Job was written, which is believed to have been during the early parts of Genesis. Then you have the reoccurance in Job chapter two. Not only that, but never, no where in the Bible are angels called specifically the sons of God. With all of those factors together, the Sons in Job 1 and 2 are possibly human believers who are annually worshipping God. As for Sodom and the Angels, true, Angels have appeared as flesh. Even God appeared as flesh before the coming of Jesus. That doesn't support anything. Further more, you have Jesus' statement that angels are not given into marriage nor do they marry. Mostly, this is due to God's will. Now, even if angels are called "Sons of God", which they never are, if they came and married human females, they would be in violation of God's will, and no longer be called his "sons", but would be demons. Psalms 104 is merely describing the awsome power that God has. It doesn't support the idea that angels are his "sons", which is the true point to all of this. As for Hebrews chapter one, read it in detail. The whole chapter is devoted to Christ being more than an angel and also comparing us to angels as well. In hebrews 1:7, the author comes right out and asks "To which of the angels did He ever say, 'you are My son, today I have begotten you'?" The answer is obvious. None of them. Then you have verse 14 saying that angels are nothing more than ministering spirits, sent out to render service for those who will inherit salvation. The definition of a "son of God" is simple. It is one who is obedient to the will of the Father. Now, we have three groups clearly identified as "Sons of God". 1) Jesus Christ: Matthew 16:16 2) Israel: Hosea 1:10; 11:1 3) Christians: Romans 8:12-17 I give you this challenge. Find a verse which clearly identifies Angels as being the "Sons of God". By that I mean, a verse that has angels and "sons of God" in the same verse referring to each other. Jesus Loves You! Jesusman |