Subject: The Sons of God in Genesis 6:1-4 |
Bible Note: Dear Jesusman, You have asked "where in the bible does it say that the sons of God were angels?" Job 1:6 6 One day the angels came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan also came with them. (from New International Version) Job 2:1 2:1 On another day the angels came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan also came with them to present himself before him. (from New International Version) My Zondervan NIV Study Bible has placed angels where other versions have said sons of God. Also, the Septuagint, which is the oldest Greek translation of the Hebrew say "angels" instead of "sons of God" in Gen 6:2. Based on the Zondervan NIV Study Bible and The Septuagint, I would say your proof is not sufficient and it is clear that the angels are indeed the sons of God. This belief goes with Scripture and is supported when we dig into the original languages. I hope we can agree that the angels did fall based on Jude 6. I clearly stated that "they left their own "oiketerion". This Greek word only occurrs in 2Cor 5:2 and in Jude 6 and is used of the spiritual (or resurrection) body, which is the nature of their fall. The nature of their sin has been stated to be "in like manner" to that of Sodom and Gomorrha, Jude 7. The time of their fall has been stated as having taken place "in the days of Noah", 1Pet3:20,2Pet 2:7. And for their sin they are "reserved unto judgement",2Pet 2:4 and in prison, 1Pet 3:19." It is clear for many Biblicaly supported reasons that the sons of God in Gen are indeed angels. If you want to believe otherwise that is up to you, but please consider what is pleasing to God when debating with others. We need to hold ourselves upright in a Christ like manner, exhorting the brethren in all humility and patience. Jesus said in so many words, if they cast out devils in my name and do not follow us, they are still on our side and not against us. In the Name of Jesus, Bless you, Love Fountain |