Genesis 6:4 describes the Nephilim as giant, renowned heroes born when "sons of God" had children with human women ("daughters of men") in those days before the flood, a passage sparking debate over whether "sons of God" refers to fallen angels, powerful human leaders, or Seth's godly lineage, all leading to mighty offspring, but most modern interpretations focus on the Nephilim as powerful figures, "heroes of old, men of renown," with various theories on the divine/human union's meaning, as seen in this Zondervan Academic article. The Verse (NIV) "The Nephilim were on the earth in those days—and also afterward—when the sons of God went to the daughters of humans and had children by them. They were the heroes of old, men of renown." Key Terms & Interpretations - Nephilim: Means "fallen ones" or giants; described as mighty, famous, heroic warriors. - Sons of God:Fallen Angels: Supported by similar phrasing in Job; suggests illicit union, but conflicts with Jesus' teaching on angels not marrying (Matthew 22:30).Human Leaders/Rulers: Powerful men who declared themselves gods, or godly men (Seth's line) intermarrying with wicked (Cain's line). - Daughters of Men/Humans: Ordinary women from the human race (descendants of Adam). Context This verse appears in the lead-up to the story of Noah and the Flood, with the divine/human unions (and resulting corruption) directly linked to God's decision to bring judgment on the world, notes this BibleRef article. The exact nature of the "sons of God" remains a significant theological question Ain’t it mane