Meaning
Nephilim is the name of a people mentioned in the Old Testament.
Biblical Usage
In Scripture, the Nephilim are mentioned in Genesis before the flood and again in the report of the spies who searched the land of Canaan.
The Bible does not further define the term in these passages.
Key References
- Genesis 6:4
- Numbers 13:33
Related Terms
- Giants
- Anakim
- Rephaim
- Flood
- Og