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- noun A
race ofhumans mentioned in theOld Testament , described as being physically impressive and heroic.
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After coming to Earth the Watchers fall in love with human women and bear children by them called the Nephilim, who were a race of giants.
The Origin of Satan 2009
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NepilimFree and I had discussed the usage of the word Nephilim in Genesis 6.
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Moses chose the word Nephilim, which in his day designated
Commentary on Genesis, Vol. II Luther on Sin and the Flood Martin Luther 1514
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“A Nephilim is a hybrid,” he said gently when she seemed confused.
Surrender the Dark L. A. Banks 2011
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“A Nephilim is a hybrid,” he said gently when she seemed confused.
Surrender the Dark L. A. Banks 2011
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To the other side of the world, one of the only places where the scourge known as the Nephilim still thrived.
Raziel Kristine Douglas 2011
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To the other side of the world, one of the only places where the scourge known as the Nephilim still thrived.
Raziel Kristine Douglas 2011
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The descendants of the first union of human women and spirits (Genesis 6), the giants known as Nephilim, became demons who corrupt humanity (Jubilees 7: 27) and seduce women (Enoch 15).
Eve: Apocrypha. 2009
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The Nephilim are the monstrous children of a group of rebel Angels mentioned in Genesis 6.
Living With Music: A Playlist by Danielle Trussoni - Paper Cuts Blog - NYTimes.com 2009
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The Nephilim are the monstrous children of a group of rebel Angels mentioned in Genesis 6.
Living With Music: A Playlist by Danielle Trussoni - Paper Cuts Blog - NYTimes.com 2009
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