THE NEPHILIM
THE NEPHILIM
Who Were the Nephilim? Genesis 6 Explained
Giants. Fallen beings. Mighty warriors.
Few passages in Scripture have produced as much debate and speculation as Genesis 6.
Who were the “sons of Elohim”?
Who were the Nephilim?
Were they giants?
And why does Genesis say they were on the earth “in those days, and also afterward”?
This FREE Study Guide & Reading Companion works through Genesis 6 carefully, separating what Scripture actually says from ancient tradition and modern speculation.
INSIDE THE GUIDE:
• Genesis 6:1–8 explained phrase by phrase
• What does “Nephilim” actually mean?
• Were the Nephilim giants?
• Who were the “sons of Elohim”?
• The Angelic View
• The Sethite View
• The Royal View
• The strengths and difficulties of each interpretation
• What did the 120 years mean?
• Why did the Flood happen?
• The Nephilim in Canaan after the Flood
• The Anakim, Rephaim, Emim and Zamzummim
• Og, King of Bashan
• Goliath and the giants of Gath
• The Watchers and the Book of Enoch
• Genesis 6 and ancient Jewish writings
• Echoes in 1 Peter, 2 Peter and Jude
• Scripture vs. tradition vs. modern Nephilim myths
• Personal study worksheets and reflection questions
• 4-session small-group study plan
• 7-day reading plan
• Leader’s discussion questions
• Suggested answers, key terms and Scripture index
This guide does not force one interpretation of Genesis 6.
Instead, it presents the three major views fairly, examines their strongest biblical and historical evidence, and leaves you to weigh the evidence for yourself.
Where Scripture speaks, we examine it.
Where ancient tradition adds details, we identify them.
Where modern speculation goes beyond the evidence, we separate it from the text.
Perfect for personal Bible study, small groups, or anyone who wants to investigate Genesis 6 without getting lost in sensational claims.
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Chosen & Scattered
Study the Word. Test all things. Fear no giant.