The True Story of Giants and
Fallen Angels Encoded in The Bible
Imagine a world where colossal beings roamed the land with their imposing presence defying the laws of nature. Well, it might not sound so impossible if we look back at the stories of the Bible.
In the shadows of the ancient times, where legends intertwine with reality, lies a captivating mystery —the Nephilim, an enigmatic race of giant beings. Who were these towering figures that walked the Earth in a time long forgotten? How did they come to be? Today, the lines of reality will blur with the extraordinary as we explore the mystery of these giants, called the Nephilim.
The Nephilim, often translated as 'giants' in English, represent one of the most mystifying ensembles in biblical narratives. Originating from the Hebrew root 'nfl', which means 'to fall', the term "Nephilim" itself has been subject to various interpretations over the years. But even though the word Nephilim is translated as "the fallen ones", the Bible does not explicitly define who they were or what led to their downfall.
The first mention of the Nephilim is in the Book of Genesis 6:1-4, where it is stated that 'sons of God' took 'daughters of men' as their wives and had children with them. These offspring were known as the 'mighty men of old, men of renown', or in other words, the Nephilim. The genesis of these beings was an unholy union, a crossing of boundaries that were meant to remain separate. Some scholars interpret the 'sons of God' as fallen angels who abandoned their heavenly domain and took human form, while others argue that they were either powerful human rulers or the Godly descendants of Seth intermarrying with the wicked descendants of Cain. So.., did the existence of the Nephilim really shape the course of human history, leaving an indelible mark on ancient civilizations?
The Nephilim in the Book of Enoch are portrayed as "giants and savages who threatened and plundered mankind," or, to put it another words, "supernatural, man-eating giants." Angered by what the Fallen angels had done, those described in the Book of Enoch as mighty gods sent the Watchers to an underground prison, deep within the bowels of the Earth and Enoch became the mediator between the gods and the imprisoned Watchers. But despite Enoch's intervention, God decide that because of what the planet has become, it and all its inhabitants must be punished. And the punishment was the Great Flood.
It is said that the flood destroys the Nephilim and leaves the Watchers in their prison, while Enoch is taken to heaven in a chariot of fire.
However, it's interesting to note that the Nephilim or similar beings are mentioned again after the flood. Many scholars argue that these post-flood giants were descendants of the Nephilim, suggesting that some of these beings survived the flood or, perhaps, that the fallen angels repeated their earlier indiscretions.
The biblical accounts mention many tales of post-flood giant races and powerful nations in the land of Canaan. The Rephaim, also known as Anakites or Avim, were a giant biblical people who lived during the time of Abraham. They inhabited both Palestine and Moab. These races instilled fear and wonder in the Israelites, but they also served as testaments to God's might and the Israelites' faith. Various tribes in Canaan had different names for giants. For example, the Ammonites called them "Zuzim", the Moabites named them "Emim", and the Canaanite word for giants was "Anakim", who were reportedly descended from a giant named Anak.
Before the arrival of the Israelites the Anakim or Anakites were formidable race of giants who occupy the lands of Southern Israel near Hebron. The Anakim’s ancestors can be traced back to Anak, the son of Arba who was regarded as the greatest man among the Anakim at the time. Interestingly, the name Anakim most likely means long-necked
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