That the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair; and they took them wives of all which they chose.
The sons of God saw that the daughters of humans were beautiful, and they married whichever ones they wanted.
This verse describes how the sons of God chose to marry human women based on their physical beauty and personal desires.
📚 Historical Context
This verse appears in the account leading up to Noah's flood, describing conditions on earth that contributed to widespread corruption. There has been scholarly debate about whether 'sons of God' refers to the descendants of Seth (Adam's righteous son) or to angelic beings. The context suggests this represents a breakdown of proper boundaries and the beginning of moral corruption that would eventually lead to God's judgment through the flood.
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