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RE: Open Church: where all are welcomed
I would be interested in knowing what folks think out there about the topic of Genesis 6 and the book of Enoch referenced in the Bible. From my experience there are some Christians who believe as we live in end times this will repeat. As it was in the beginning. etc. it can bring up a host of questions regarding fallen angels and the first sin. It could help explain a number of wonders of the world and odd things going on today. Or is it just myth? Just thought I would ask. Thanks.
Hi @enjoywithtroy, that's really a great question!
I personally don't follow the book of Enoch. I believe that the bible has so much contained in it that's still to be discovered, that I put my focus on that. From what I understand, there has actually been more than one book claiming to be the "book of Enoch," and it was left out of the canonization because, 1. It didn't line up with other scripture, 2. It couldn't be tied to the earliest churches, and 3. It would have had to be written before the time of Noah, and there's nothing contained in the scriptures about Noah carrying it onto the Arc, plus the archeological finds from that time period involved cave writings, not books.
The subject of Genesis ch. 6, is a difficult one, and I've heard all kinds of takes on it. Including "Nephilim," teachings. The word "Nephilim," comes from the base-word, "Nephal," which means, "to fall, or to lie." However, when it's translated, "giant," as in the KJV, it means "nphil {nef-eel'}; from naphal; properly, a feller, i.e. A bully or tyrant -- giant."
It's an interesting subject, and one that I need to study out in more detail, but I personally have doubts that it has anything to do with the book of Enoch.
Because of the translations, it helps to look at the base words. Here is a link that also links to the "tyrant," definition. Definition link <--
Thank you for asking the question. I'm going to be studying this out further. God bless.