Who are the Nephilim (Genesis 6) ?

[Apple Sky]

Berean Standard Bible
The Nephilim were on the earth in those days—and afterward as well—when the sons of God had relations with the daughters of men. And they bore them children who became the mighty men of old, men of renown. Genesis 6:4

King James Bible
There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old, men of renown. Genesis 6:4

 

[Postvieww]

Berean Standard Bible
The Nephilim were on the earth in those days—and afterward as well—when the sons of God had relations with the daughters of men. And they bore them children who became the mighty men of old, men of renown. Genesis 6:4

King James Bible
There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old, men of renown. Genesis 6:4

Over the years I’ve been on multiple threads on this topic. Hang on for a wild ride. There are strong beliefs on every side of this issue but one thing is sure the Sons of Seth theory is without merit or any Biblical foundation. It should be clear from Old Testament context the Sons of God are angelic beings but yet many try to confuse the New Testament context of Sons of God when they have no relationship. It’s been my experience most are dug in to which ever belief they have developed and throw logic snd reason out when discussing this important topic. Good luck. PS very interesting video!

 

[d taylor]

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Nephilim actually means fallen ones. They were not giants, but they were fallen because they were the offspring of fallen angels (sons of God) and daughters of men

 

[Postvieww]

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Nephilim actually means fallen ones. They were not giants, but they were fallen because they were the offspring of fallen angels (sons of God) and daughters of men

There were giants ( very large) men referred to in scripture.

 

[d taylor]

There were giants ( very large) men referred to in scripture.

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The Hebrew means fallen ones, not giants.

 

[ozso]

Whoever or whatever they were, they were wiped out in the flood.

 

[Postvieww]

Whoever or whatever they were, they were wiped out in the flood.

I am not arguing the definition of words ! I am saying very tall men were described in scripture, you can call them whatever you wish.

 

[Postvieww]

Whoever or whatever they were, they were wiped out in the flood.

They reappeared after the flood as scripture shows.

 

[ozso]

They reappeared after the flood as scripture shows.

Also called the Anakites. There doesn't seem to be anything supernatural about these people. They're only described as being tall and strong. And they were defeated by Joshua.

 

[ozso]

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Nephilim actually means fallen ones. They were not giants, but they were fallen because they were the offspring of fallen angels (sons of God) and daughters of men

It's said that "giants" in the case of those in Genesis, might be like the phrase "giants of industry". Great men, men of renown.

 

[Postvieww]

It's said that "giants" in the case of those in Genesis, might be like the phrase "giants of industry". Great men, men of renown.

Not consistent with scripture. “Might be” doesn’t work here.

 

[ozso]

Not consistent with scripture. “Might be” doesn’t work here.

Where's the inconsistency?

 

[Postvieww]

Also called the Anakites. There doesn't seem to be anything supernatural about these people. They're only described as being tall and strong. And they were defeated by Joshua.

God instructed men, women, children and sometimes animals be wiped out . Was God hateful of tall people or was there some more pressing issue at hand here?

 

[Postvieww]

Where's the inconsistency?

Answer post#13.

 

[Apple Sky]

Not consistent with scripture. “Might be” doesn’t work here.

No it doesn't you are right.

King James Bible
And the coast of Og king of Bashan, which was of the remnant of the giants, that dwelt at Ashtaroth and at Edrei,

 

[d taylor]

It's said that "giants" in the case of those in Genesis, might be like the phrase "giants of industry". Great men, men of renown.

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Giants does not come from the Hebrew, but from the Septuagint. Which translated the Hebrew word Nephilim as the Greek word gigentes.

 

[ozso]

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Giants does not come from the Hebrew, but on the Septuagint. Which translated the Hebrew word Nephilim as the Greek word gigentes.

Greek: Γίγαντες, Gígantes, singular: Γίγας, Gígas), were a race of great strength and aggression, though not necessarily of great size.

 

[d taylor]

Greek: Γίγαντες, Gígantes, singular: Γίγας, Gígas), were a race of great strength and aggression, though not necessarily of great size.

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The Septuagint is mixing in Greek mythology ideas. As the Greek mythology had half human, half beast who were gods and giants.

 

[ozso]

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The Septuagint is mixing in Greek mythology ideas. As the Greek mythology had half human, half beast who were gods and giants.

Nephilim נְפִילִים is a Hebrew word.
Definition: Giants
Meaning: a feller, a bully, tyrant.

 

[d taylor]

Nephilim נְפִילִים is a Hebrew word.
Definition: Giants
Meaning: a feller, a bully, tyrant.

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Nephilim
Word Origin: Derived from the root נָפַל (naphal), meaning "to fall."

Usage: The Hebrew verb "naphal" primarily means "to fall" and is used in various contexts throughout the Old Testament. It can refer to physical falling, such as a person or object falling to the ground, or metaphorical falling, such as falling into sin or judgment. It also conveys the idea of being overthrown or defeated, as well as the act of prostrating oneself in worship or submission.