NEPHILIM as GIANTS

 

Genesis 6:4

International Children’s Bible

4 The Nephilim were on the earth 

in those days and also later. 

That was when the sons of God 

had physical relations with the daughters of men. 

These women gave birth to children, 

who became famous. 

They were the mighty warriors of long ago.

Who were the Nephilim?

What were they, really?

What does Scripture say?

These Bible versions tell more:

Genesis 6:4

Amplified Bible

4 There were Nephilim (men of stature, notorious men) on the earth in those days—and also afterward—when the sons of God lived with the daughters of men, and they gave birth to their children. These were the mighty men who were of old, men of renown (great reputation, fame).

Genesis 6:4

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition

4 There were giants on the earth in those days—and also afterward—when the sons of God lived with the daughters of men, and they bore children to them. These were the mighty men who were of old, men of renown.

Genesis 6:4

Complete Jewish Bible

4 The N’filim were on the earth in those days, and also afterwards, when the sons of God came in to the daughters of men, and they bore children to them; these were the ancient heroes, men of renown.

Genesis 6:4

Expanded Bible

4 The ·Nephilim [L fallen ones; C the significance of the name is unclear] were on the earth in those days and also later. That was when the sons of God ·had sexual relations with [L came in to] the daughters of ·human beings [T man; C Hebrew: Adam; 1:27–28]. These women gave birth to children ·who became famous [L men of a name] and were the mighty warriors of long ago. [C The Nephilim of Num. 13:31–33, though not related genealogically, were giants, suggesting these pre-flood Nephilim were also.]

Genesis 6:4

King James Version

4 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

New Life Version

4 Very large men were on the earth in those days, and later also, when the sons of God lived with the daughters of men, who gave birth to their children. These were the powerful men of long ago, men of much strength.

Genesis 6:4

New Living Translation

4 In those days, and for some time after, giant Nephilites lived on the earth, for whenever the sons of God had intercourse with women, they gave birth to children who became the heroes and famous warriors of ancient times.

Bereshis 6:4

Orthodox Jewish Bible

4 HaNefilim were on ha’aretz in those yamim; and also after that, when the bnei HaElohim came in unto the banot HaAdam, and they bore children to them, the same became gibborim which were of old, men of renown.

Genesis 6:4

Young's Literal Translation

4 The fallen ones were in the earth in those days, and even afterwards when sons of God come in unto daughters of men, and they have borne to them -- they [are] the heroes, who, from of old, [are] the men of name.

In SUMMARY, "Nephilim" refers to:

men of stature, notorious men

giants

N’filim

fallen ones

Very large men

giant Nephilites

HaNefilim

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SLAYING a GIANT

 

1 Samuel 17:22-23

King James Version

22 And David left his carriage 

in the hand of the keeper of the carriage, 

and ran into the army, 

and came and saluted his brethren.

23 And as he talked with them, 

behold, there came up the champion, 

the Philistine of Gath, 

Goliath by name, 

out of the armies of the Philistines, 

and spake according to the same words: 

and David heard them.

You think a shepherd boy had any sense of fear?

In facing a roaring giant like Goliath?

Well, here's a thing about David:

1 Samuel 17:12

King James Version

12 Now David was the son 

of that Ephrathite of Bethlehemjudah, 

whose name was Jesse; 

and he had eight sons: 

and the man went among men 

for an old man in the days of Saul.

1 Samuel 17:14

King James Version

14 And David was the youngest: 

and the three eldest followed Saul.

In fact, young David was mighty miffed that Goliath dare challenge the armies of GOD.

1 Samuel 17:26

King James Version

26 And David spake to the men that stood by him, saying, 

What shall be done to the man that killeth this Philistine, 

and taketh away the reproach from Israel? 

for who is this uncircumcised Philistine, 

that he should defy the armies of the living God?

He was so miffed, he wanted to fight the Philistine himself.

1 Samuel 17:32

King James Version

32 And David said to Saul, 

Let no man's heart fail because of him; 

thy servant will go and fight with this Philistine.

But king Saul reminded David how young and inexperienced he was.

1 Samuel 17:33

King James Version

33 And Saul said to David, 

Thou art not able to go against this Philistine 

to fight with him: 

for thou art but a youth, 

and he a man of war from his youth.

To which, the valiant warrior replied:

1 Samuel 17:34-36

King James Version

34 And David said unto Saul, 

Thy servant kept his father's sheep, 

and there came a lion, and a bear, 

and took a lamb out of the flock:

35 And I went out after him, and smote him, 

and delivered it out of his mouth: 

and when he arose against me, 

I caught him by his beard, and smote him, 

and slew him.

36 Thy servant slew both the lion and the bear: 

and this uncircumcised Philistine shall be as one of them, 

seeing he hath defied the armies of the living God.

David's faith in GOD was so strong, that he added:

1 Samuel 17:37

King James Version

37 David said moreover, 

The Lord that delivered me out of the paw of the lion, 

and out of the paw of the bear, 

he will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine. 

And Saul said unto David, 

Go, and the Lord be with thee.

And what of the giant?

What was Goliath like?

1 Samuel 17:4

King James Version

4 And there went out a champion 

out of the camp of the Philistines, 

named Goliath, of Gath, 

whose height was six cubits and a span.

How tall was "six cubits and a span"?

We did say in a previous post that one cubit is 1.5 feet.

"Six cubits and a span" means, Goliath was 9.75 feet, or 9 feet, 9 inches.

That's enough to make today's basketball player swallow hard.

Not to mention the frightening attire of this veteran slayer:

1 Samuel 17:5-7

King James Version

5 And he had an helmet of brass upon his head, 

and he was armed with a coat of mail; 

and the weight of the coat 

was five thousand shekels of brass.

6 And he had greaves of brass upon his legs, 

and a target of brass between his shoulders.

7 And the staff of his spear was like a weaver's beam; 

and his spear's head weighed six hundred shekels of iron: 

and one bearing a shield went before him.

And he sure was screaming for blood:

1 Samuel 17:8-10

King James Version

8 And he stood and cried unto the armies of Israel, 

and said unto them, 

Why are ye come out to set your battle in array? 

am not I a Philistine, and ye servants to Saul? 

choose you a man for you, 

and let him come down to me.

9 If he be able to fight with me, and to kill me, 

then will we be your servants: 

but if I prevail against him, and kill him, 

then shall ye be our servants, and serve us.

10 And the Philistine said, 

I defy the armies of Israel this day; 

give me a man, 

that we may fight together.

Israel's reaction?

1 Samuel 17:11

King James Version

11 When Saul and all Israel 

heard those words of the Philistine, 

they were dismayed, 

and greatly afraid.

We all know the outcome of the battle.

But do you know the details?

Let Scripture regale us with the LORD's might.

Which He gave this future king of Israel.

But first, let's take note of this defender's weapon of choice:

1 Samuel 17:38-40

King James Version

38 And Saul armed David with his armour, 

and he put an helmet of brass upon his head; 

also he armed him with a coat of mail.

39 And David girded his sword upon his armour, 

and he assayed to go; for he had not proved it. 

And David said unto Saul, 

I cannot go with these; for I have not proved them. 

And David put them off him.

40 And he took his staff in his hand, 

and chose him five smooth stones out of the brook, 

and put them in a shepherd's bag which he had, 

even in a scrip; 

and his sling was in his hand: 

and he drew near to the Philistine.

Now, let's go to the thick of the battle.

With the young, tiny defender, facing his giant opponent.

No military history book could compete with how this battle was won out.

Let's eavesdrop on the exchange:

1 Samuel 17:41-47

King James Version

41 And the Philistine came on and drew near unto David; 

and the man that bare the shield went before him.

42 And when the Philistine looked about, 

and saw David, he disdained him: 

for he was but a youth, and ruddy, 

and of a fair countenance.

43 And the Philistine said unto David, 

Am I a dog, that thou comest to me with staves? 

And the Philistine cursed David by his gods.

44 And the Philistine said to David, 

Come to me, 

and I will give thy flesh unto the fowls of the air, 

and to the beasts of the field.

45 Then said David to the Philistine, 

Thou comest to me with a sword, 

and with a spear, 

and with a shield: 

but I come to thee in the name of the Lord of hosts, 

the God of the armies of Israel, 

whom thou hast defied.

46 This day will the Lord deliver thee into mine hand; 

and I will smite thee, and take thine head from thee; 

and I will give the carcases of the host of the Philistines 

this day unto the fowls of the air, 

and to the wild beasts of the earth; 

that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel.

47 And all this assembly shall know that the Lord 

saveth not with sword and spear: 

for the battle is the Lord's, 

and he will give you into our hands.

And now, the battle itself:

1 Samuel 17:48-50

King James Version

48 And it came to pass, when the Philistine arose, 

and came, and drew nigh to meet David, 

that David hastened, 

and ran toward the army to meet the Philistine.

49 And David put his hand in his bag, 

and took thence a stone, and slang it, 

and smote the Philistine in his forehead, 

that the stone sunk into his forehead; 

and he fell upon his face to the earth.

50 So David prevailed over the Philistine 

with a sling and with a stone, 

and smote the Philistine, and slew him; 

but there was no sword in the hand of David.

The ironic finishing touch?

1 Samuel 17:51

King James Version

51 Therefore David ran, 

and stood upon the Philistine, 

and took his sword, 

and drew it out of the sheath thereof, 

and slew him, 

and cut off his head therewith. 

And when the Philistines saw their champion was dead, 

they fled.

VICTORY for Israel!

VICTORY from GOD!

VICTORY for David!

1 Samuel 17:52-53

King James Version

52 And the men of Israel and of Judah arose, 

and shouted, and pursued the Philistines, 

until thou come to the valley, 

and to the gates of Ekron. 

And the wounded of the Philistines 

fell down by the way to Shaaraim, 

even unto Gath, and unto Ekron.

53 And the children of Israel returned 

from chasing after the Philistines, 

and they spoiled their tents.

But David wasn't finished yet.

1 Samuel 17:54

King James Version

54 And David took the head of the Philistine, 

and brought it to Jerusalem; 

but he put his armour in his tent.

Saul learns the identity of GOD's champion:

1 Samuel 17:55-58

King James Version

55 And when Saul saw David go forth against the Philistine, 

he said unto Abner, the captain of the host, 

Abner, whose son is this youth? 

And Abner said, 

As thy soul liveth, O king, I cannot tell.

56 And the king said, 

Enquire thou whose son the stripling is.

57 And as David returned 

from the slaughter of the Philistine, 

Abner took him, and brought him before Saul 

with the head of the Philistine in his hand.

58 And Saul said to him, 

Whose son art thou, thou young man? 

And David answered, 

I am the son of thy servant 

Jesse the Bethlehemite.

When a GIANT challenges, whether a real one, or a representative one, know which side you're on.

If GOD is your strength, you're on the winning side.

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Did giants SURVIVE?

 

Genesis 8:3

King James Version

3 And the waters returned from off the earth continually: 

and after the end of the hundred and fifty days 

the waters were abated.

Did giants survive the GREAT flood?

This is what Scripture says:

Genesis 7:21-23

King James Version

21 And all flesh died that moved upon the earth, 

both of fowl, and of cattle, and of beast, 

and of every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth, 

and every man:

22 All in whose nostrils was the breath of life, 

of all that was in the dry land, died.

23 And every living substance was destroyed 

which was upon the face of the ground, 

both man, and cattle, 

and the creeping things, 

and the fowl of the heaven; 

and they were destroyed from the earth: 

and Noah only remained alive, 

and they that were with him in the ark.

But what about stories of giants after the flood?

They must have survived?

How did that happen?

I mull that question in my mind, too.

And all I could think of is what GOD said:

Isaiah 55:8-9

King James Version

8 For my thoughts are not your thoughts, 

neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord.

9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, 

so are my ways higher than your ways, 

and my thoughts than your thoughts.

And what JESUS said:

Luke 21:22

King James Version

22 For these be the days of vengeance, 

that all things which are written may be fulfilled.

Mark 14:49

King James Version

49 I was daily with you in the temple teaching, 

and ye took me not: 

but the scriptures must be fulfilled.

If giants continued to exist, it's always for GOD's purpose.

That Scripture may be fulfilled.

If there was no giant Goliath, how would David fulfill his destiny?

Somehow, somewhere, giants survived.

And continued to sow terror among the people.

The next posts will speak of these abominable creatures.

And how Israel defeated them.

Let's start with the story about David and Goliath.

Head over to the next post, thanks!

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On DROWNING giants

 

Genesis 6:12

King James Version

12 And God looked upon the earth, 

and, behold, it was corrupt; 

for all flesh had corrupted his way 

upon the earth.

What does it take to DROWN giants?

What does it take to drown evil?

The FLOOD had to be GREAT.

It had to take ages.

Why?

Read "GENESIS on GIANTS" and "The FAITHFUL Noah".

Man's kind had been corrupted by the "sons of God", who fell for the "daughters of men".

Hybrids were created.

Some call them the Nephilim.

But it did not please GOD at all.

His perfect creation was corrupted right from the start.

Starting with that serpent who corrupted Adam and Eve.

On and on, his evil persists.

But Noah had to be saved.

For GOD's perfect purpose.

As this blog will show you pretty often.

It had to take a GREAT ark to preserve what GOD wanted preserved.

It had to take a GREAT flood to wipe out all of creation.

And the flood had to go on for a long time.

Again, GOD was specific:

Genesis 7:4

King James Version

4 For yet seven days, 

and I will cause it to rain upon the earth 

forty days and forty nights; 

and every living substance that I have made 

will I destroy from off the face of the earth.

Here's the Bible's account of those long, and dark days:

Genesis 7:10

King James Version

10 And it came to pass after seven days, 

that the waters of the flood were upon the earth.

Genesis 7:11-12

King James Version

11 In the six hundredth year of Noah's life,

 in the second month, 

the seventeenth day of the month, 

the same day were all the fountains of the great deep 

broken up, 

and the windows of heaven were opened.

12 And the rain was upon the earth 

forty days and forty nights.

Genesis 7:17-19

King James Version

17 And the flood was forty days upon the earth; 

and the waters increased, and bare up the ark, 

and it was lift up above the earth.

18 And the waters prevailed, 

and were increased greatly upon the earth; 

and the ark went upon the face of the waters.

19 And the waters prevailed exceedingly upon the earth; 

and all the high hills, that were under the whole heaven, 

were covered.

Genesis 7:20

King James Version

20 Fifteen cubits upward did the waters prevail; 

and the mountains were covered.

Take note of these:

"the high hills, that were under the whole heaven, were covered"

"Fifteen cubits upward did the waters prevail"

"the mountains were covered"

That means the water rose to a minimum of 22.5 feet.

And hills and mountains were covered.

Enough to drown giants?

Let Scripture tell us more:

Genesis 7:21-23

King James Version

21 And all flesh died that moved upon the earth, 

both of fowl, and of cattle, and of beast, 

and of every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth, 

and every man:

22 All in whose nostrils was the breath of life, 

of all that was in the dry land, died.

23 And every living substance was destroyed 

which was upon the face of the ground, 

both man, and cattle, 

and the creeping things, and the fowl of the heaven; 

and they were destroyed from the earth: 

and Noah only remained alive, 

and they that were with him in the ark.

TOTAL days the flood existed?

Genesis 7:24

King James Version

24 And the waters prevailed upon the earth 

an hundred and fifty days.

WOW -- 150 days of flooding.

Such was GOD's anger.

There was no stopping His wrath.

Now, a curious question arises.

And that's for the next post.

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The FAITHFUL Noah

 

Genesis 6:8

King James Version

8 But Noah found grace 

in the eyes of the Lord.

In the midst of man's wickedness, and his corruption by the "sons of God", there was only one man who was acceptable in GOD's eyes.

Only Noah was perfect in his generation.

As this verse attests:

Genesis 6:9

King James Version

9 These are the generations of Noah: 

Noah was a just man and perfect in his generations, 

and Noah walked with God.

Noah was just.

He was perfect.

He walked with GOD.

And the rest?

Genesis 6:5-6

King James Version

5 And God saw that the wickedness of man 

was great in the earth, 

and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart 

was only evil continually.

6 And it repented the Lord 

that he had made man on the earth, 

and it grieved him at his heart.

Genesis 6:11

King James Version

11 The earth also was corrupt before God, 

and the earth was filled with violence.

Genesis 6:12

King James Version

12 And God looked upon the earth, 

and, behold, it was corrupt; 

for all flesh had corrupted his way 

upon the earth.

So, GOD makes a decision:

Genesis 6:13

King James Version

13 And God said unto Noah, 

The end of all flesh is come before me; 

for the earth is filled with violence through them; 

and, behold, 

I will destroy them with the earth.

GOD instructs Noah:

Genesis 6:14

King James Version

14 Make thee an ark of gopher wood; 

rooms shalt thou make in the ark, 

and shalt pitch it within and without with pitch.

GOD's purpose was clear:

Genesis 6:17

King James Version

17 And, behold, 

I, even I, 

do bring a flood of waters upon the earth, 

to destroy all flesh, 

wherein is the breath of life, 

from under heaven; 

and every thing that is in the earth 

shall die.

GOD wanted Noah and his family saved:

Genesis 6:18

King James Version

18 But with thee will I establish my covenant; 

and thou shalt come into the ark, 

thou, and thy sons, and thy wife, 

and thy sons' wives with thee.

Noah had three sons:

Genesis 6:10

King James Version

10 And Noah begat three sons, 

Shem, Ham, and Japheth.

GOD also wanted other creatures preserved:

Genesis 6:19-21

King James Version

19 And of every living thing of all flesh, 

two of every sort shalt thou bring into the ark, 

to keep them alive with thee; 

they shall be male and female.

20 Of fowls after their kind, 

and of cattle after their kind, 

of every creeping thing of the earth after his kind, 

two of every sort shall come unto thee, 

to keep them alive.

21 And take thou unto thee of all food that is eaten, 

and thou shalt gather it to thee; 

and it shall be for food for thee, 

and for them.

Thus, the size of the ark:

Genesis 6:15-16

King James Version

15 And this is the fashion which thou shalt make it of: 

The length of the ark shall be three hundred cubits, 

the breadth of it fifty cubits, 

and the height of it thirty cubits.

16 A window shalt thou make to the ark, 

and in a cubit shalt thou finish it above; 

and the door of the ark shalt thou set in the side thereof; 

with lower, second, and third stories 

shalt thou make it.

A cubit is equivalent to 1.5 feet.

That means the length of the ark is 450 feet.

The width is 75 feet.

The height is 45 feet.

And it will be three storeys high.

GOD is ALWAYS precise.

For the GREAT flood would come.

Enough to drown giants?

Know more on the next post.

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GENESIS on GIANTS

 

Genesis 6:1

King James Version

6 And it came to pass, 

when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, 

and daughters were born unto them,

How did giants on earth begin?

How did they come to populate the earth?

Here's what the Bible says:

Genesis 6:2

King James Version

2 That the sons of God saw 

the daughters of men that they were fair; 

and they took them wives 

of all which they chose.

Genesis 6:4

King James Version

4 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.

Was the cohabitation of the "sons of God", and the "daughters of men" part of GOD's plan?

Did GOD approve of it?

We shall see what Genesis says:

Genesis 6:5-6

King James Version

5 And God saw that the wickedness of man 

was great in the earth, 

and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart 

was only evil continually.

6 And it repented the Lord 

that he had made man on the earth, 

and it grieved him at his heart.

We shall also see what Jude says:

Jude 6

King James Version

6 And the angels which kept not their first estate, 

but left their own habitation, 

he hath reserved in everlasting chains under darkness 

unto the judgment of the great day.

What did GOD do?

Genesis 6:7

King James Version

7 And the Lord said, 

I will destroy man whom I have created 

from the face of the earth; 

both man, and beast, 

and the creeping thing, and the fowls of the air; 

for it repenteth me that I have made them.

Few people touch on the significance of Genesis 6.

But we shall see how it changed the lives of men on earth.

Only one man found "grace" in GOD's eyes.

That's for the next post.

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