The Results of Rebellion

Because of the consummate sin emanating from this unholy union, all of mankind is affected and cursed. The spiritual virus is so virulent and pervasive that only an “every creature” cleansing can heal the land. The flood was God’s course of action to cleanse the earth...

Man and Nephilim

“The wickedness of man was great on the earth.” This reference to “man” refers to the natural men on the earth, and to the giants who were also men. This verse (verse 5) follows verse four immediately with “and” as the connecting (conjunction) word. Verse four tells...

God’s Patience Wears Thin

“And the Lord said, My spirit shall not always strive with man, for that he also is flesh: yet his days shall be an hundred and twenty years.” (Genesis 6:3) Genesis 6:3 shows us that God was running out of patience with man’s sin. His warning was: “My spirit shall not...

Giant: A Word Study

Let’s now turn our attention to the Hebrew word translated “giants” in verse four. It is the word NEPHIL (nef-eel), NEPHILIM (plural). The root of this word is NEPHEL, “Something fallen, i.e. an abortion,” and NAPHAL (naw-fall), “To fall, cast down, a fugitive.” This...