Subject: The Sons of God in Genesis 6:1-4 |
Bible Note: Hello, I understand your concerns. One reason why I haven't responded to the Vine's quote is mostly due to the lack of time. I am only using the internet during my work hours. Therefore, I only respond to things that don't require much research for me. Responding to the quote from Vine's would require more research than I am currently able. On top of that, I don't have a copy of Vine's handy at home either. It's locked up in storage. So, I've had to work with what I do have handy, which is my knowledge of the Greek and Hebrew languages. I have some references in those areas in a backpack sitting next to me. What I can say about Vine's is that it's a resource. Normally, he gives the information related to the topic and passage at hand, and allows the reader to develope his own conclusions. Now, I cannot deny that "niphillim" is related to "napel" in some form. However, there are other words which sound similar to "niphillim" which also have different meanings. I am currently researching those possibilities during my days off. As for the numerous resources, I have found that not all of them is totally correct. each resource has an error or two here or there. I have also noticed that many, even commentaries, will give the various views concerning a passage and leave the final decision up to the reader. My post just prior to this one was an attempt to get you, or everyone for that matter, to see the passage in it's context, and to see it from my point of view. I remember something one of my religion professors told me. "When you examine a passage, don't look at the passage alone, but read around it. Read the whole chapter that contains the passage. Then read the chapter before and chapter following. Then keep on expanding until you have included the whole book. Finally, sit down and read the whole book in one stance, without stopping, taking a break, or being interrupted. During this time, read it as though you would read a novel or the newspaper. Then you will have a full understanding of the context of the passage." That's what I was trying to do. You see, we cannot just look at just Genesis 6:1-4 by itself. We nee to look at Genesis 1-5, and Genesis 6:5 and on until the end of the Book. I realize that not every one has the same access to the same reference material. I think it's a shame. I'll look at the thread you listed. Jesus Loves You! Jesusman |