The Sons of God and Daughters of Men Explained

The mingling of the "sons of God" with the "daughters of men" refers to the cessation of the separation between the faithful Sethites and the rebellious CainitesBHOTV1 32.2. This union led to a universal prevalence of daring sin and rebellion against God, as the Sethite faith and worship became virtually extinctBHOTV1 32.2.

The Nature of the Antediluvian Generation

• Corruption of Nature: This period was marked by more than just total corruption; it was a time of "might against right," characterized by rapine, lust, and universal unbeliefBHOTV1 32.2.

• The Nephilim: During those days, there were Nephilim on the earth Genesis 6:4. While often translated as "giants," the term properly refers to "men of violence" or tyrantsBHOTV1 32.2.

• Widespread Rebellion: With the exception of Noah, there was no one in that generation to call upon the name of JehovahBHOTV1 32.2.

• Divine Judgment: Because of this universal rebellion, that entire generation required to be swept away in judgmentBHOTV1 32.2.

The Giants and Their Descendants

The term "giants" appears in several contexts throughout the biblical record, often linked to specific tribes:

• The Anakim: These were a race of people described as "long-necked" and of great stature, whom the Israelite spies feared Numbers 13:28BHOTV2 148.1.

• The Rephaim: This was a general title for the original inhabitants of Palestine, including groups like the Emim and Zamzummim Deuteronomy 2:11+1ETI Giants.3+1.

• King Og of Bashan: He was noted as the last of the remnant of the giants, possessing an iron bedstead nine cubits long Deuteronomy 3:11.

The Fall of Angels

While some legends suggest a physical mingling of angels and humans, the true fall of angels occurred in heaven before the creation of the world4BC 1143.1+1.

• Lucifer’s Rebellion: Lucifer, the highest of the covering cherubs, allowed his heart to be lifted up because of his beauty Ezekiel 28:17GC88 494.1+1.

• War in Heaven: He was not willing to submit to the authority of Jesus and insinuated against the government of God7BC 973.6+1.

• Expulsion: After a battle where every angel chose a side, Satan and those who sympathized with his rebellion were expelled from heaven Revelation 12:7-9EW 145.2+1.

• Continued Conflict: Today, Satan and his evil angels continue to work through disloyal human forces to prevent unity and destroy the work of GodSPCCSR 24.1+1.

The history of this rebellion serves as a perpetual lesson to the universe regarding the terrible results of setting aside divine authority4BC 1162.6. Every human being today must choose under which banner they will stand: the banner of Jesus Christ or the banner of the prince of darkness1MCP 29.2+1.