14. Sons of God: Who Were the Nephilim In Genesis?

Who — or what — were the Nephilim in Genesis 6? Were they fallen angels? Human-angel hybrids? Ancient giants? In this episode of our new Nephilim series, Dr. Mark Chavalas dives deep into one of the most controversial and mysterious passages in the Bible. From Genesis 6 to 1 Enoch, Jude, and 2 Peter, we explore the ancient context, Jewish tradition, and even Mesopotamian legends to uncover who these beings really were — and why it matters.🔥 In This Episode:➡️ Genesis 6:1–4 explained in historical and literary context➡️ What the Bible means by “sons of God” and “daughters of men”➡️ Why the Nephilim were likely hybrid beings➡️ The role of 1 Enoch, Jude, and 2 Peter in interpreting Genesis 6➡️ Why the early church abandoned the angelic view — and why Mark reconsiders it➡️ Teaser: Are Mesopotamian Apkallu the real-world Nephilim?Understanding the Nephilim helps us read the Bible the way ancient readers would have — through the lens of divine rebellion, sacred space, and cosmic order. This episode lays the foundation for a series that will challenge modern assumptions and deepen your love for Scripture’s complexity and depth.💬 Let’s Talk in the CommentsWhat’s your take on the Nephilim? Angelic offspring, ancient heroes, or something else? Drop your thoughts or questions below!Email: [email protected]📚 Books Discussed:The Unseen Realm by Dr. Michael S. HeiserSearch of the Sages of Mesopotamia by Josette Feixner (aka Josette Finkelstein/Fleckner depending on spelling)🎥 Like, Subscribe & ShareIf this episode challenged or encouraged you, make sure to like it, subscribe to the channel, and share it with someone who loves digging deeper into the Bible.