What happened in Genesis 6?
Bible-first research without sensationalism.
Chasing the Giants is an independent research library on Genesis 6:1–4 — the sons of God, the Nephilim, and the Book of Enoch.
DEEP DIVE GUIDES — Start Here!
Everything you need on each core question, in one place — then go deeper with the linked research.
Genesis 6:1–4 Explained
A clear, Bible-first walkthrough of Genesis 6:1–4 — the sons of God, the Nephilim, the major views, and the corruption that led into the Flood.
Who Were the Sons of God?
Examine the Hebrew phrase, the three major interpretations, the earliest Jewish and Christian readings, and the evidence for heavenly beings.
Who Were the Nephilim?
Every direct reference in Scripture, the debated meaning of the Hebrew name, why many Bibles say “giants,” and what the text leaves unexplained.
What Is the Book of Enoch?
What 1 Enoch contains, how its manuscripts survived, what its Watcher story adds to Genesis 6, and why most churches do not treat it as Scripture.
COLLECTIONS
Browse the databases behind the research — the ancient sources, the modern voices, the papers, and the claims we have weighed.
Ancient Sources
The ancient documents — Jewish, Christian, and Near Eastern — that retell or interpret the Genesis 6 story.
- What Did Augustine Believe About the Sons of God and …
- Eupolemus on Post-Flood Giants, Babylon, and Astral W…
- Pirkei de‑Rabbi Eliezer on Genesis 6 and the Giants
Modern Commentators
What today's scholars and pastors actually teach about Genesis 6 — across the full range of views.
- Greg Lanier on Genesis 6: Two Traditions Without Endo…
- Wes Huff on Genesis 6, the Nephilim, Demons, and the …
- Keil and Delitzsch on Genesis 6: Sons of God as Godly…
Research Papers
Peer-reviewed and academic work on the Nephilim, the Watchers, and the ancient context of Genesis 6.
- Neujahr on Babylonian Influence: Technical Lore Defin…
- Aramaic Scribal Culture and Babylonian Influence in S…
- Did the Watchers Bring Sexual Desire to Humanity? Riv…
Myths & Parallels
Giant and divine-descent stories from other cultures — what genuinely overlaps with Genesis, and what does not.
- Hesiod’s Theogony and Genesis 6: Giants, Gods, and Ta…
- What Does Sanchuniathon Really Add to Genesis 6?
- Enuma Elish and Genesis 6:1–4: what really overlaps (…
Reviews & Debunking
Viral claims, documentaries, and books weighed against the evidence — including the ones that do not hold up.
- What Is the Ethiopian Bible? The Real Ethiopian Ortho…
- Rob Skiba on Genesis 6 and Nephilim DNA Claims
- L.A. Marzulli’s Nephilim-UFO Theory: A Biblical and E…
Tracing the Giants
The ongoing series following the giants through Scripture, history, and the traditions that grew around them.
- Seven Ways Genesis 6 Has Been Interpreted: From Watch…
- Nephilim Conspiracies vs. the Bible: A Reality Check …
- The Nephilim Bible Verse Explained: Sons of God, Daug…
VIDEOS
Talks and explainers on Genesis 6 — our own, plus carefully chosen teaching from respected scholars and pastors.
LATEST CONTENT
New research, sources, and commentary — the most recent additions to the library.
Early ChurchWhat Did Augustine Believe About the Sons of God and Nephilim in Genesis 6?Augustine’s developed reading of Genesis 6 identifies the sons of God with Sethite men and treats the giants as human,…Read more →
DEBUNKINGWhat Is the Ethiopian Bible? The Real Ethiopian Orthodox Canon, Online Myths, and Scam WarningsWhat does “the Ethiopian Bible” really mean? This research guide explains the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo canon, the internet myths surrounding…Read more →
DEBUNKINGRob Skiba on Genesis 6 and Nephilim DNA ClaimsRob Skiba’s Genesis 6 “seed war” links extra-biblical texts, Nephilim DNA, and modern conspiracy claims. This review tests the assumption…Read more →
DEBUNKINGL.A. Marzulli’s Nephilim-UFO Theory: A Biblical and Evidential ReviewL.A. Marzulli links UFOs and Nephilim through a biblical 'seed war' causing a coming deception.Read more →ABOUT CHASING THE GIANTS
Chasing the Giants is a research project by Jake Mooney exploring Genesis 6, the Nephilim, the Book of Enoch, ancient sources, scholarly research, and modern claims.
The goal is not to sensationalize difficult passages or pretend every question has been solved. It is to begin with the biblical text, examine relevant evidence, distinguish Scripture from later interpretation, and remain honest about what we do and do not know.