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What Does the Bible Say About Giants?

11 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Giants in the Bible

Explore what the Bible says about giants. This collection of 13 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.

11
Total Verses
10
Old Testament
1
New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Giants

  1. 1
    Genesis 6:1
    And it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born unto them,
    KJV
  2. 2
    Genesis 6:4
    There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old, men of renown.
    KJV
  3. 3
    Numbers 13:33
    And there we saw the giants, the sons of Anak, which come of the giants: and we were in our own sight as grasshoppers, and so we were in their sight.
    KJV
  4. 4
    Deuteronomy 1:28
    Whither shall we go up? our brethren have discouraged our heart, saying, The people is greater and taller than we; the cities are great and walled up to heaven; and moreover we have seen the sons of the Anakims there. discouraged: Heb. melted
    KJV
  5. 5
    Deuteronomy 2:10
    The Emims dwelt therein in times past, a people great, and many, and tall, as the Anakims;
    KJV
  6. 6
    Deuteronomy 2:11
    Which also were accounted giants, as the Anakims; but the Moabites call them Emims.
    KJV
  7. 7
    Deuteronomy 2:21
    A people great, and many, and tall, as the Anakims; but the LORD destroyed them before them; and they succeeded them, and dwelt in their stead:
    KJV
  8. 8
    Deuteronomy 3:11
    For only Og king of Bashan remained of the remnant of giants; behold, his bedstead was a bedstead of iron; is it not in Rabbath of the children of Ammon? nine cubits was the length thereof, and four cubits the breadth of it, after the cubit of a man.
    KJV
  9. 9
    Joshua 11:21
    And at that time came Joshua, and cut off the Anakims from the mountains, from Hebron, from Debir, from Anab, and from all the mountains of Judah, and from all the mountains of Israel: Joshua destroyed them utterly with their cities.
    KJV
  10. 10
    Psalms 3:6
    I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about.
    KJV

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Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Giants? (10 Verses)

And it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born unto them,
There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old, men of renown.
And there we saw the giants, the sons of Anak, which come of the giants: and we were in our own sight as grasshoppers, and so we were in their sight.
Whither shall we go up? our brethren have discouraged our heart, saying, The people is greater and taller than we; the cities are great and walled up to heaven; and moreover we have seen the sons of the Anakims there. discouraged: Heb. melted
The Emims dwelt therein in times past, a people great, and many, and tall, as the Anakims;
Which also were accounted giants, as the Anakims; but the Moabites call them Emims.
A people great, and many, and tall, as the Anakims; but the LORD destroyed them before them; and they succeeded them, and dwelt in their stead:
For only Og king of Bashan remained of the remnant of giants; behold, his bedstead was a bedstead of iron; is it not in Rabbath of the children of Ammon? nine cubits was the length thereof, and four cubits the breadth of it, after the cubit of a man.
And at that time came Joshua, and cut off the Anakims from the mountains, from Hebron, from Debir, from Anab, and from all the mountains of Judah, and from all the mountains of Israel: Joshua destroyed them utterly with their cities.
I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about.

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Giants? (1 Verses)

And the angels which kept not their first estate, but left their own habitation, he hath reserved in everlasting chains under darkness unto the judgment of the great day. first estate: or, principality

How to Study What the Bible Says About Giants

  1. 1

    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about giants. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about giants and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about giants is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on giants needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about giants with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about giants, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about giants?
Explore what the Bible says about giants. This collection of 13 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme. The Bible contains 11 key verses about giants spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about giants are there?
There are 11 key Bible verses about giants compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about giants?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about giants is Genesis 6:1 — "And it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born unto them,"
Where in the Bible does it talk about giants?
Giants is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 11 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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