The term "Nephi'sim" does not appear directly in the canonical texts of the Bible, but it is often associated with the Nephilim, a group mentioned in the Old Testament. The Nephilim are described in Genesis 6:1-4 as the offspring of "the sons of God" and "the daughters of men." The Berean Standard Bible translates this passage as follows:

"When men began to multiply on the face of the earth and daughters were born to them, the sons of God saw that the daughters of men were beautiful, and they took as wives whomever they chose. So the LORD said, 'My Spirit will not contend with man forever, for he is mortal; his days shall be 120 years.' The Nephilim were on the earth in those days—and afterward as well—when the sons of God had relations with the daughters of men. And they bore them children who became the mighty men of old, men of renown." (Genesis 6:1-4)

The identity of the "sons of God" and the nature of the Nephilim have been subjects of much debate and interpretation throughout Christian history. Some traditional interpretations suggest that the "sons of God" were fallen angels who took human wives, resulting in a race of giants or mighty warriors known as the Nephilim. This view is supported by references in other ancient texts, such as the Book of Enoch, which, while not part of the canonical Bible, provides additional context to the narrative.

Another interpretation posits that the "sons of God" were the descendants of Seth, the righteous lineage, while the "daughters of men" were from the line of Cain, representing a mingling of the godly and ungodly lines. This view emphasizes the moral and spiritual decline that led to the judgment of the Flood.

The Nephilim are also mentioned in Numbers 13:33, where the Israelite spies report seeing giants in the land of Canaan: "We even saw the Nephilim there—the descendants of Anak that come from the Nephilim. We seemed like grasshoppers in our own sight, and we must have seemed the same to them." (Numbers 13:33) This passage suggests that the Nephilim, or their descendants, were present in Canaan, contributing to the fear and reluctance of the Israelites to enter the Promised Land.

In conservative Christian theology, the Nephilim are often viewed as a symbol of human rebellion and the corruption of God's creation, which ultimately led to the divine judgment of the Flood. The narrative serves as a reminder of the consequences of straying from God's will and the importance of maintaining faithfulness to His commandments.

The Nephilim's presence in the biblical narrative underscores the ongoing spiritual battle between good and evil, highlighting the need for vigilance and reliance on God's strength in overcoming the challenges posed by such formidable adversaries.Nephi'sim (1 Occurrence)

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the children of Asnah, the children of Meunim, the children of Nephusim;
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