This post was originally published on this siteNefilim. Literally “fallen ones.” One of Torah’s great mysteries. Who are they? If we read Torah with attention to detail, then we can find some clues. Nefilim are sons of gods (Gen. 6:1-4). They’re like giants (Num. 13:33). And they’re well-protected (Deut. 3:1-11). But they are nothing good. Because right after we meet them, God regrets creating human beings. Why? Torah tries to explain it. […]
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