An Examination of the Sethite Theory of Genesis 6 | KIB 549

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THE SONS OF GOD IN GENESIS 6: ANGELS OR SETHITES?

Who were the "sons of God" in Genesis 6?

Were they descendants of Seth who married women from the line of Cain?

Or does the biblical, linguistic, historical, and Second Temple evidence point toward rebellious heavenly beings whose actions resulted in the Nephilim?

In KIB 549, Dr. Michael Lake and Mary Lou Lake examine one of the most debated passages in the Old Testament and ask an important question:

WHAT DOES THE TEXT ACTUALLY SAY?

The discussion was prompted by a recent article from an evangelistic ministry advocating the Sethite interpretation of Genesis 6. Rather than attacking the character or ministry of those who hold that position, Dr. Lake emphasizes the importance of mature theological disagreement and then examines the interpretation historically and exegetically.

A major proof text sometimes offered for the Sethite position is Matthew 22:29–33, where Jesus says that those in the resurrection "neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are like angels in heaven."

But what is the context?

Jesus is answering a challenge from the Sadducees concerning RESURRECTION and marriage in the age to come.

The question is not Genesis 6.