Bible Question: There was a question asked in Bible study regarding the "sons of God" in Genesis 6:2 and Job 1:6. Our assignment was to research these passages. The question is who is does the "sons of God" refer to? and is the same reference made in both passages. Please elaborate. |
Bible Answer: The Sons of God are angels. These angels took "daughters of men" for themselves as they wished, without permission. Their offspring were the Nephilim, defined in Harpers Bible Dictionary as "The giant demigods borne by daughters of men to the "sons of God:" "These were the mighty men who were of old, men of renown." Renown isn't a compliment here; These angels had done evil in the sight of God, and their offspring were an abomination to God. Thus the abundant water to follow. |