Gen 6:4 | MHM | STEP | Genesis 6:4-5: Corruption and Wickedness Before the Flood These verses explain how the world became more and more evil before the flood. When the “sons of God” married the “daughters of men,” God patiently waited to see what kind of people their children would become. Sadly, these children followed the bad example instead of the good one. The people became known for their strength and fame, but not for their faith or goodness. God saw how deeply evil people had become—both in their actions and their hearts. v. 4 : There were giants on earth in those days, and also mighty men who were famous. These were the children of the “sons of God” and “daughters of men.” Because of their size and strength, they were able to control others and do what they wanted, like the sons of Anak in Num. xiii. 33 . Their power made them proud and led them to do violence. They cared more about making a name for themselves than about doing right. This shows that great power can lead people to sin if they do not have self-control.

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Genesis 6:4-5: Corruption and Wickedness Before the Flood

These verses explain how the world became more and more evil before the flood. When the “sons of God” married the “daughters of men,” God patiently waited to see what kind of people their children would become. Sadly, these children followed the bad example instead of the good one. The people became known for their strength and fame, but not for their faith or goodness. God saw how deeply evil people had become—both in their actions and their hearts.

v. 4: There were giants on earth in those days, and also mighty men who were famous. These were the children of the “sons of God” and “daughters of men.” Because of their size and strength, they were able to control others and do what they wanted, like the sons of Anak in Num. xiii. 33 ^a. Their power made them proud and led them to do violence. They cared more about making a name for themselves than about doing right. This shows that great power can lead people to sin if they do not have self-control.