Why Your Bible Translates “Nephilim” as “Giants”
If we start with many of our English Bible translations, it can sound like the Bible clearly says the Nephilim were “giants.” But when we slow down and look at the Hebrew text itself, things are not that simple. The word nephilim appears only three times in the Old...
Goff on the Watchers: Monstrous Giants Reimagine Genesis 6
A clear review of Matthew Goff’s study of 1 Enoch’s giants, showing how Watchers reframes Genesis 6 with “monster” themes and why that matters for faithful reading.
The Babylon Bee Joked About Nephilim… And All “Heck” Broke Loose
The Bee poked fun at Nephilim talk derailing Bible studies. Here is what it got right, what the comments reveal, and a Bible first plan that keeps Romans night on track
Hesiod’s Theogony and Genesis 6: Giants, Gods, and Tartarus
A careful comparison of Hesiod’s Theogony and Genesis 6:1–4. We trace overlaps in giants, divine revolt, and imprisonment, and highlight decisive differences in genre, theology, and ethics so Scripture remains primary while Greek myth provides cultural background.