Genesis 6:2

That the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair; and they took them wives of all which they chose.

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Other Translations for Genesis 6:2

BSB
the sons of God saw that the daughters of men were beautiful, and they took as wives whomever they chose.
AKJV
That the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair; and they took them wives of all which they chose.
CPDV
the sons of God, seeing that the daughters of men were beautiful, took to themselves wives from all whom they chose.
ERV
that the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair; and they took them wives of all that they chose.
NHEB
that God's sons saw that the daughters of humankind were beautiful, and they took wives for themselves, whomever they chose.
SMT
And the sons of God will see the daughters of Adam that they are good, and they will take to them wives of all which they chose.

Commentary for Genesis 6:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 6:2
Summary
Divine beings take human women as partners
Place
Earth
Event
Unholy unions formed
Estimated Time Period
Pre-history
Category
Narrative