Talk:Nephilim/@comment-142.167.172.57-20180321165713/@comment-24.48.214.112-20180922024149

"Its weird since some books don't look at them as supernatural and others as either benefactors/enemies of mankind"

Sometimes they were just Powerful people as in the Ancient Tribes of Judea feared or held in good renown.

The popular saying from Hebrews 12:1 Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for by this some have entertained angels unawares.

Comes from this popular assumption of the mythical Nephilim's existence or survival as the servants of God do not mingle with humans if not in Gods will.

But mostly just a message to treat guests nice since they might return the favor

Some of the philistines and many other warriors/leaders across the Bible were said to descend from Nephilim.

These uses may just be an epic exaggeration of peoples fear/admiration of ancient heroes or forces they held in contempt.

other times As very big people or just full blown Giants with physical abnormalities.