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What Does the Bible Say About Nephilim?
9 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Nephilim in the Bible
What does the Bible say about nephilim? Browse 11 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
Top 9 Verses About Nephilim
- 1Genesis 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 - 2Genesis 6:2
“That the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair; and they took them wives of all which they chose.”
KJV - 3Genesis 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 - 4Numbers 13:30
“And Caleb stilled the people before Moses, and said, Let us go up at once, and possess it; for we are well able to overcome it.”
KJV - 5Numbers 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 - 6Deuteronomy 2:10
“The Emims dwelt therein in times past, a people great, and many, and tall, as the Anakims;”
KJV - 7Deuteronomy 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 - 8Job 1:6
“Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan came also among them. Satan: Heb. the adversary among: Heb. in the midst of”
KJV - 9Jude 1:6
“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”
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Subtopics of Nephilim
Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Nephilim? (8 Verses)
“And it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born unto them,”
“That the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair; and they took them wives of all which they chose.”
“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 Caleb stilled the people before Moses, and said, Let us go up at once, and possess it; for we are well able to overcome it.”
“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.”
“The Emims dwelt therein in times past, a people great, and many, and tall, as the Anakims;”
“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.”
“Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan came also among them. Satan: Heb. the adversary among: Heb. in the midst of”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Nephilim? (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 Nephilim
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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.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about nephilim. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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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.
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Memorise at least one key verse about nephilim 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 nephilim 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 nephilim needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about nephilim 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 nephilim, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
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