Strong’s H5303

נְפִיל

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

nphiyl

Pronunciation

neh-fee-LEEM

Definition

Giants

Meaning

a feller, a bully, tyrant

Usage

The term "Nephilim" is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe a group of beings of great size and strength. The word is often translated as "giants" in English versions of the Bible. The Nephilim are mentioned in the context of the pre-flood world and are associated with the "sons of God" and the "daughters of men" narrative.

Bible references

Genesis 6:4;Numbers 13:33;Numbers 13:33