Let’s be honest: Genesis 6:1-4 reads like something out of ancient mythology. It shows up right before the Flood narrative, almost as an aside, and it’s so cryptic that for two thousand years, scholars, rabbis, church fathers, and theologians have been trying to figure out what it means.
I agree with your intpretation of the "sons of God" as angels. The other alternatives disregard not just the Septuagint, but 1 Enoch, 2 Peter, and Jude.
I recently wrote an artilce on what are the Nephiliim, what happened to them after the Flood, and whether they are prophesied to return. If you're interested, I'd love to hear your thoughts.
I agree with your intpretation of the "sons of God" as angels. The other alternatives disregard not just the Septuagint, but 1 Enoch, 2 Peter, and Jude.
I recently wrote an artilce on what are the Nephiliim, what happened to them after the Flood, and whether they are prophesied to return. If you're interested, I'd love to hear your thoughts.
https://extrabiblicallibrarian.substack.com/p/nephilim-return
Yes! Exactly!
Especially considering 1 Enoch was considered Scripture for quite some time.
Interesting. I'll definitely check it out!