Genesis 6:4
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4 The Nephilim appeared on earth in those days, as well as later,[a] after the sons of God had intercourse with the daughters of human beings, who bore them sons. They were the heroes of old, the men of renown.(A)
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- 6:4 As well as later: the belief was common that human beings of gigantic stature once lived on earth. In some cultures, such heroes could make positive contributions, but the Bible generally regards them in a negative light (cf. Nm 13:33; Ez 32:27). The point here is that even these heroes, filled with vitality from their semi-divine origin, come under God’s decree in v. 3.
Wisdom 14:6
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6 For of old, when the proud giants were being destroyed,
the hope of the universe, who took refuge on a raft,[a]
left to the world a future for the human family, under the guidance of your hand.
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- 14:6 Noah.
Baruch 3:26-28
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26 In it were born the giants,[a]
renowned at the first,
huge in stature, skilled in war.(A)
27 These God did not choose,
nor did he give them the way of understanding;(B)
28 They perished for lack of prudence,
perished through their own folly.(C)
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