Genesis 6:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 6:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 6:4 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of me..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 6:4 — KJV
“There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old, men of renown.”
— Genesis 6:4 (KJV)
Genesis 6:4 in Context — About the Book of Genesis
Genesis is the book of beginnings — creation, the fall, the flood, and the call of Abraham. It answers the oldest questions: where we came from, why the world is broken, and how God begins His rescue plan through one family. Every major theme in the Bible is planted here as a seed.
Cross-References for Genesis 6:4
“Thou shalt keep therefore his statutes, and his commandments, which I command thee this day, that it may go well with thee, and with thy children after thee, and that thou mayest prolong thy days upon the earth, which the LORD thy God giveth thee, for ever.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 6:4: earth, days, after
“And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams:”
Shares key themes with Genesis 6:4: days, sons, god
“Wherefore it came to pass, when the time was come about after Hannah had conceived, that she bare a son, and called his name Samuel, saying, Because I have asked him of the LORD. when...: Heb. in revolution of days Samuel: that is, Asked of God”
Shares key themes with Genesis 6:4: days, after, god
“Saul also and his men went to seek him. And they told David: wherefore he came down into a rock, and abode in the wilderness of Maon. And when Saul heard that, he pursued after David in the wilderness of Maon. into...: or, from the rock”
Shares key themes with Genesis 6:4: also, after, came
“So David and his men came to the city, and, behold, it was burned with fire; and their wives, and their sons, and their daughters, were taken captives.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 6:4: sons, came, daughters
Pray Genesis 6:4
Generate a Prayer from Genesis 6:4
Our AI will write a personal prayer inspired by this scripture — tailored to your situation. Free, instant, no account needed.
✦ Pray This Verse