Genesis 6:2
βThat the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair; and they took them wives of all which they chose.β
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Read in Genesis 6Meaning
The verse introduces an ancient and debated episode whose precise identities are not explained within the verse itself.
Read carefully
The identities of the sons of God and daughters of humans are debated; the verse does not settle every later interpretation.
Reflection
The verse calls for interpretive humility where the ancient narrative leaves important identities unresolved.