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The Sons of God and Nephilim are Human Beings in Genesis 6:1-4 (and Numbers 13:33)

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 Guest post, Commentary by Mr. Todd Morrell on Genesis 6:1-13                     Introduction: In the garden, a clear boundary had been placed for man’s protection. After Adam and Eve were put out of the garden, no prohibition was given. God warns Cain of the direction he is heading, but does not restrain his choice. After Cain kills his brother, God declares what he will face as a result of his actions. Cain expresses fear, and God promises protection. Cain leaves His presence, and the text is silent on any further interaction. While God does not bless Cain’s efforts, He does not hold back Cain’s ability to prosper naturally. The physical accomplishments of Cain’s line are evident, but the cost of that development has not yet been exposed . Genesis 6 explores that cost for both lines.   Genesis 6:1 And it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born unto them, Op...
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The Priest-King at the Right Hand of Yahweh (Psalm 110:1)

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Note: In the podcast I read HaShem (“the Name”) when reading the tetragrammaton YHVH.  For audio click here . Psalm 110:1     ^yl,g>r:l. ~doh] ^yb,y>ao tyvia'-d[; ynIymiyli bve ynIdoa l; hw"hy> ~aun > rAmz>mi dwId"l. A Psalm of David . The LORD says to my Lord: "Sit at My right hand, Until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet."   I will follow the New Testament understanding that David is the author of the Psalm, and mention other possibilities later. I agree with the NET translators note on the verse: “NT references to the psalm understand David to be speaking about his "lord," the Messiah. (See Matt. 22:43–45; Mark 12:36–37; Luke 20:42–44; Acts 2:34–35).”   But other deity of Christ proponents think that somehow Jesus was claiming to be God when Jesus asked religious authorities in Jerusalem (Matt 22:41-45), “Whose son is the Messiah?” They answered, “the Son of David”. Jesus replied, “If David then calls him Lord, ...
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