Count me as a third on this one. My strongest reasons, honestly being
1. My treasured (unfortunately departed) mentor OT Professor, Dr. J.W. Lee
2. Occam's Razor
Who are the “sons of God” in Genesis 6:2,4?
Discussion in 'Baptist Theology & Bible Study' started by Gabriel Elijah, Dec 22, 2010.
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Gabriel Elijah MemberSite Supporter
Hahaha-Wow--I was actually gonna address that later—at this point I should just sit back & let u handle this debate!:applause: -
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This passage has always stumped me--for the last 45 years. I find myself switching from interpretation to interpretation. Just when I think I have it figured out, I go and read about the passage in another commentary or paper or listen to a sermon. And then I do the merry-go-round once again.
So when I read your question a few minutes ago, I thought about which commentary or study bible to reach for. And sure enough, J. Vernon McGee came through with a whole page defending the godly line of Seth.
So, here you have J. Vernon McGee wrapping up his position:
I recognize, and I want to insist upon it, that many fine expositors take the opposite view that the sons of God are actually angels. If you accept that view, you will be in good company, but I am sure that most of you want to be right and will want to go along with me. :tongue3:
Regardless of which view you take, I hope all of us will be friends, because this is merely a matter of interpretation. It does not have anything to do with whether or not you believe the Bible but concerns only the interpretation of the facts of Scripture.
Reference
McGee, J. V. (1981). Thru the Bible with J. Vernon McGee, vol. 1, p. 36-37. Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson.
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Gabriel Elijah MemberSite Supporter
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God destroyed the earth with water (except for 8 people) because of the wickedness and evil of the people (6:5). It seems clear the intermarrying from v. 2 resulted in the wickedness and evil of v.5. Therefore, Moses is reminding the people not to intermarry with the people of Caanan when they take the land.
It is clear to me the passage is referring to the descendants of Seth, not angels.
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It is key to first focus on the passage at hand, purpose of writing, context of the passage and book, where at in progressive revelation the event is happening in. -
We will just have to disagree. It's a difficult concept. -
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Jude 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. -
Personally, only personally.....I find the "fallen angels" theory to be a bit of fanciful theorizing.
Occam's Razor: all things being equal, the simplest most elegant solution is most likely the correct one. -
Here's another.
1 Corinthians 6:3 Know ye not that we shall judge angels? how much more things that pertain to this life? -
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Jude is making a reference to the book of Enoch, so I think it's important to read it so that we understand why Jude spoke of it. -
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Gal. 3:26 "For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus."
Romans 9:26 (quoting Hosea) "...There they shall be called sons of the living of God".
Matt 5:9 "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the sons of God."
Old Testament example:
Hosea 1:10 "Yet the number of the sons of Israel will be like the sand of the sea....You are sons of the living God"
Each of the these references are to people to believe in God, not angels.
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Great answer!
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