Who Are the “Sons of God” and Nephilim? | James Hamilton on Genesis 6

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"What in the world does that verse mean?" This show tackles the hardest Bible verses to understand. Each episode, host Kirk E. Miller interviews an expert guest to discuss a text in the Bible that is known to be challenging to interpret. They do in-depth Bible study and survey scholars' interpretations. By investigating the strangest and hardest Bible verses, What in the Word? gets below the surface to learn their implications for understanding God and living the Christian life. Subscribe and join us weekly on Spotify, YouTube, and other podcast platforms. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3DYhMjP

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Who Are the “Sons of God” and Nephilim? | James Hamilton on Genesis 6

What in the Word?

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Who Are the “Sons of God” and Nephilim? | James Hamilton on Genesis 6

In this inaugural episode of What in the Word?, James M. Hamilton Jr., a professor of biblical theology and a pastor, joins Kirk to talk about one of Scripture’s most notorious passages: Genesis 6:1–4.

Together, they explore the possible identities of the “sons of God” and the Nephilim. They discuss different interpretations, including the possibilities of angelic beings or the godly line of Seth, and outline their key arguments. Tune in to uncover how this passage highlights humanity’s fallen state and the need for redemption through Christ.

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Episode outline:

00:00 Introduction to Genesis 6:1-4

00:18 Meet Dr. James Hamilton

01:58 Reading the Passage

03:26 Interpreting the Sons of God

06:35 Biblical Language Insights

12:09 New Testament References

24:42 Who Are the Nephilim?

36:29 Practical Implications and Preaching Tips

44:42 Conclusion and Farewell