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.
There were giants living on the earth in those days, and also afterward, when the sons of God had children with human women. Their children became mighty warriors who were famous in ancient times.
This verse describes a time when giants lived on earth and supernatural beings had children with humans, creating a race of famous mighty warriors.
📚 Historical Context
This verse appears in the context of humanity's growing wickedness before the great flood. It describes mysterious events in the ancient world that many scholars debate - whether 'sons of God' refers to angels, descendants of Seth, or rulers. This passage sets up the moral decline that leads to God's decision to send the flood in Noah's time.
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