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Nephilim (נְפִלִים, nephilim). Either giants or semi-divine beings who appear during the pre-flood era (Gen 6:4a) and prior to the conquest period (Num 13:33). Introduction The identification of the Nephilim is debated. The term “Nephilim,” likely derived from the Hebrew verb נָפַל (naphal, “to fall”), appears to be an eponym for a class of renowned … Read more
IS GOD REAL? Matthew 6:1–7 1 “Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them. Otherwise you have no reward from your Father in heaven. 2 Therefore, when you do a charitable deed, do not sound a trumpet before you as the hypocrites do in the synagogues … Read more
Theophanies are special manifestations of God that are accompanied by acute awareness of His presence. Type of Theophany* Reference Notes God appears to Adam and Eve in the garden of Eden Gen 3:8–13 — God appears to Cain Gen 4:1–16 (e.g. Gen 4:16) — God appears to Abram Gen 12:6–7; 17:1–21 — God comes to … Read more
A theophany is an appearance of God that people can discern—not all appearances of God are recognized by people. The term comes from the Greek theos, “god,” and the verb phaino, “to appear” or “be revealed.” Since people cannot possibly process God’s nature as a disembodied, formless spirit, theophany allows God to make His presence … Read more
Psalm 104:1–6 1 Bless the Lord, O my soul! O Lord my God, You are very great: You are clothed with honor and majesty,2 Who cover Yourself with light as with a garment, Who stretch out the heavens like a curtain. 3 He lays the beams of His upper chambers in the waters, Who makes … Read more