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bjbj In the bible the Nephilim appear before the flood and re-emerge after the global flood
in large populations. They are described as having an immense stature, being powerful
numerous and tall. Some tribes even possessed 24 fingers and toes with double rows of teeth.
Og, the giant King of Bashan, stood at 11 feet 10 inches. He is sometimes referred to
in Jewish literature as being the only Pre-flood Nephilim survivor. It is said that upon the
destruction of the world, Noah made a place for him near the lattice door of the ark,
through which because Og had sworn to serve Noah and his descendants for all time, he
handed him his food every day. The Talmud sees a reference to this in the word "the
escaped. Arabic writers quote this escape of Og as a "Jewish" story outlining the same
details as being the post repopulation of the Nephilim. However there is little credence
to support this fanciful account. In ancient times Gigantic stature was considered a blemish
rendering a priest unfit for service, Men of tall stature were warned not to marry women
of similar proportions, lest a "mast" or very tall being be born unto them. Among the Philistines
the Nephilim settled, in a place named the "valley of Rephaim" The Nephilim did not constitute
a distinct, nationality, but were a breed of men of great stature found among various
people in ancient times. Hence Og belonged to the Anakim who were also known as the Amorites
at the time. King David's giants were Philistines and Gittites. If the Horites were Rephaim,
they are the exception, inasmuch as they maintained their identity as a distinct people over other
tribes of Nephilim. This view, however, is not generally accepted. In the case of the
Emim and the Zamzummim it is expressly stated in Deuteronomy that they were replaced by
the Moabites and Ammonites, while the Avim were annihilated by the Philistines The tradition
in Enoch and the Book of Jubilees supplies the explanation why the giants were designated
as "Rephaim." According to the Book of Jubilees, these (Nefilim) slew one another, and thus
the curse pronounced against the shedders of blood fell upon them. These giants were
also known as those who killed their own which can also be translated as childless. The Chief
fallen angels as cited in Enoch were known as those that guided the world, but later,
fragments were translated to those "who ruined the world". These giants who were direct offspring
of the fallen angels would later be classed into generations. The original Giants, Nephilim
and their sons and the Eliud or grandsons. The original Giants were probably largest
in size. In the Book of Jubilees the last-mentioned are called "Elyo" These three classes correspond
to the three names employed in Gen. vi. 4 = "Nephilim," "Gibborim," and "Anshe ha-Shem"
or"Anakim. In the Book of Jubilees these three are described as being different "they fought
with one another." According to the midrash, Adam before the Fall was of gigantic stature
but in consequence of his sin was reduced to ordinary human proportions, and in addition
lost the "demut" or his (likeness) to God. These giants, though molded like Adam before
the Fall, "were not like" God; they were exempt from the forfeiture of original stature, they,
like man, had lost the demut. The Rabbis hold that these giants had seven names: (1) "Emim,"
because whoever saw one of them was seized with terror. (2) "Rephaim," because their
sight made people "soft" (fearful) like wax. (3) "Gibborim," because their brains alone
measured 18 ells. (4) "Zamzummim," because they inspired fear and were fierce warriors.
(5) "Anakim," because they wore huge necklaces in great numbers. (6) "Avim," because they
destroyed the world and themselves (7) "Nefilim," because they caused the world to fall and
fell themselves. The description "Anshe ha-Shem" (Men of the Name) is interpreted as "men of
destruction". The cabalistic commentators allege that they were called "Men of the Name"
because they imparted to men the mysteries of the Divine Name and the names
of demons, to conjure therewith. For in doing ross the chest to the next elbow. Numerous rows of teeth
are also ascribed to them They were very voracious, eating as many as a thousand oxen, horses,
and camels each day. Relying upon their great size, and upon the power of their enormous
feet to stop the rising waters, they ridiculed Noah. These giants led a most shameful life,
thus causing God to send the Flood. This is also the view taken by Arabic authors, where
women seduced them by music, cosmetics while adorned with pearl necklaces, similar to the
rabbinical translation of anak meaning neck. Hebrew was forgotten until Abraham was taught
it again by the angels. After the *** by Cain, it was announced and written down on
the heavenly tablets that both he that committed ***, and he that witnessed it and did not
declare it before the tribunal of justice for punishment, should be cursed; wherefore
even the angels must declare every sin committed by man. Enoch, who was the first man initiated
by the angels into the art of writing, and who accordingly wrote down all the secrets
of astronomy, of chronology, and of the world's epochs to the end of time, testified against
the angels that fell by *** after the daughters of men; and ever since he was taken
to heaven he is said to have been recording the good deeds and the sins of men, and will
continue to record them until Judgment Day. Thus all the iniquities of men from the time
of the Flood, and all that is done in heaven, earth, or Sheol, are written on the tablets
of heaven for final judgment on the Last Day. Son of Arphaxad and father of Salah was taught
the art of writing by his father. The book of Jubilees says that he found rocks with
carved inscription preserving the forbidden science of astrology taught by the rebel angels.
Similarly, Josephus speaks of pillars of brick and stone upon which had inscribed astrological
knowledge. God reveals to Enoch His own great secrets, His creation, the story of the fallen
angels, He then orders Enoch to go back to earth for thirty days to teach his children
and grandchildren what he has seen in heaven. He gives them instruction to write down these
in books. He teaches them the ways of the Lord and tells them there is no intercession
of departed saints for sinners. Enoch gives renewed instructions as to a righteous life
until the Lord calls Enoch, the people assemble to kiss him and he addresses them for the
last time. The angels who fell into sin over the daughters of man are both contested to
have fallen out of heaven as well as coming to earth as righteous bearers of light. According
to rabbinical tradition, the angels seeing God's grief over the corruption on the earth
volunteered to descent to earth to teach mankind righteousness. In their new surrounding in
flesh. they themselves yielded
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the admiration of women. h|N~ h|N~ h|N~ aid or terrified because of them, for the Lord
your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Deu 31:6 (NIV) - The
youngest of his fathers house, David kept his father's sheep, threatened by the Philistines;
and being armed with Saul's armor, David finds that it impedes his movement, he discards
it, takes his staff, and chooses five smooth stones out of the brook for use in his sling.
He engages the giant, who, upon catching sight of his tiny adversary, is insulted with disgust.
David declares that he comes in the name of the Lord, the God of Israel who Goliath has
defied. David moving forward slings one of the stones, which strikes the giant between
the eyes, sinking deep into his forehead the giant falls. The sheep herder draws his enemies
sword and defeats the Philistine champion. The young shepherd boy returns victorious
amidst all odds with the forces of darkness fleeing in fear of the Almighty God of heaven
and earth. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save
the world through him. John 3:17 for there is no other name under heaven given to men
by which we must be saved. Acts 4:12 urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags time urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags
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