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compare scripture with outside material can lead you to the knowledge of how that knowledge came about like greek mythology is summed up one 2 scriptures . gebnesis 6 and jude

Genesis 6:1-4 – "The Sons of God and the Daughters of Men"

In Genesis 6:1-4, we read:

"When human beings began to increase in number on the earth and daughters were born to them, the sons of God saw that the daughters of humans were beautiful, and they married any of them they chose. Then the LORD said, 'My Spirit will not contend with humans forever, for they are mortal; their days will be a hundred and twenty years.' The Nephilim were on the earth in those days—and also afterward—when the sons of God went to the daughters of humans and had children by them. They were the heroes of old, men of renown."

This passage is often interpreted to mean that the "sons of God" were divine beings, possibly angels, who took human wives and produced offspring called the Nephilim, described as "heroes of old" or "men of renown." These unions appear to be viewed as a transgression of divine boundaries, leading to a corrupt influence on humanity and ultimately to God’s decision to bring the flood in Noah's time.

Jude 1:6 – "Angels Reserved in Chains for Judgment"

Jude 1:6 also addresses angels who left their proper domain:

"And the angels who did not keep their positions of authority but abandoned their proper dwelling—these he has kept in darkness, bound with everlasting chains for judgment on the great Day."

Jude implies that certain angels overstepped their roles by leaving their "proper dwelling" and that, as a result, God has kept them bound in "everlasting chains" in a state of darkness until the day of final judgment. This passage reflects a tradition in ancient Jewish writings that some angels defied God’s order, often connected to the Genesis account where they interact with humanity in an unauthorized way.

Connecting Genesis and Jude

While the Genesis text describes an instance of celestial beings interacting with humans, Jude’s passage speaks to the consequences for those beings who disobeyed God's will. Together, these scriptures illustrate two themes:

The Boundaries Set by God: The "sons of God" or angels had a specific role and dwelling established by God. The transgression described in Genesis represents a crossing of these divinely established boundaries, which Jude implies results in their punishment.

Judgment and Accountability: Jude emphasizes that judgment awaits those who overstep the boundaries set by God, whether they are human or angelic beings. The imagery of being "bound in chains" in darkness until judgment day signifies a severe consequence for violating God's established order.

This story serves as a broader metaphor for how God's creation is structured, with boundaries that bring order and harmony. Stepping outside these roles brings about judgment, yet God also preserves justice, holding both humanity and celestial beings accountable to His moral laws. This theme resonates throughout scripture, showing how God preserves order and justice in the face of transgression.

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