| Genesis | |
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| Testament: | Old |
| Description: | Genesis is the first book of the Bible and describes the creation of the world, the fall of humanity, and the early history of humanity, including the stories of Adam and Eve, Noah, and the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. It outlines God's covenant with Abraham and his descendants, setting the foundation for the rest of the biblical narrative. |
| Chapter: | 6 |
| Verse: | 2 |
| Translations | |||
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| Language | Language Code | Language Name | Verse Text |
| English | kjv | King James Version | That the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair; and they took them wives of all which they chose. |
| English | bbe | Bible in Basic English | The sons of God saw that the daughters of men were fair; and they took wives for themselves from those who were pleasing to them. |
| English | web | World English Bible | God’s sons saw that men’s daughters were beautiful, and they took any that they wanted for themselves as wives. |
| English | webbe | World English Bible, British Edition | God’s sons saw that men’s daughters were beautiful, and they took any that they wanted for themselves as wives. |
| Latin | clementine | Clementine Latin Vulgate | videntes filii Dei filias hominum quod essent pulchræ, acceperunt sibi uxores ex omnibus, quas elegerant. |
| Explanations | |
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| Age Group | Explanation |
| 5 | The Nephilim were on the earth in those days--and also afterward--when the sons of God went to the daughters of humans and had children by them. They were the heroes of old, men of renown. |
| 10 | This is where the Nephilim are mentioned, as well as their origin from the sons of God and daughters of humans. |
| 15 | This verse has been subject to different interpretations and debates, but it likely refers to a group of powerful rulers or warriors who were associated with the Nephilim and their descendants. |
| 20 | This verse emphasizes the complexity and mystery of divine-human interaction and the importance of studying and interpreting Scripture. It also highlights the role of heroes and legends in human history and culture. |