² that the ^[a]sons of God saw that the daughters of men were beautiful and desirable; and they took wives for themselves, whomever they chose and desired.

⁴ There were Nephilim (men of stature, notorious men) on the earth in those days—and also afterward—when the sons of God lived with the daughters of men, and they gave birth to their children. These were the mighty men who were of old, men of renown (great reputation, fame).^(A)