Genesis 6:2 web — that God's sons saw that men's daughters were beautiful, and they took for themselves wives of all that they chose.

World English Bible

"that God's sons saw that men's daughters were beautiful, and they took for themselves wives of all that they chose."

— Genesis 6:2, World English Bible

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Genesis 6 — Context

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It happened, when men began to multiply on the surface of the ground, and daughters were born to them,

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that God's sons saw that men's daughters were beautiful, and they took for themselves wives of all that they chose.

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Yahweh said, "My Spirit will not strive with man forever, because he also is flesh; yet will his days be one hundred twenty years."

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The Nephilim were in the earth in those days, and also after that, when God's sons came in to men's daughters. They bore children to them. Those were the mighty men who were of old, men of renown.

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Yahweh saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.

Genesis 6:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 6:2 say?
Genesis 6:2 in the World English Bible reads: “that God's sons saw that men's daughters were beautiful, and they took for themselves wives of all that they chose.”
Where is Genesis 6:2 in the Bible?
Genesis 6:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 6, verse 2.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 6:2.
What translation should I read Genesis 6:2 in?
Genesis 6:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Genesis 6:2?
Genesis 6:2 reads (WEB): “that God's sons saw that men's daughters were beautiful, and they took for themselves wives of all that they chose.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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