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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Verse 2 is found in chapter 6 of Genesis. The corruption of humanity establishes the context preceding the flood. Violence and wickedness occupy a central place, while Noah is presented as different from the surrounding environment because of his relationship with God.
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da sahen die Kinder Gottes nach den Töchtern der Menschen, wie sie schön waren, und nahmen zu Weibern, welche sie wollten.
Viendo los hijos de Dios que las hijas de los hombres eran hermosas, tomáronse mujeres, escogiendo entre todas.
les fils de Dieu virent que les filles des hommes étaient belles, et ils en prirent pour femmes parmi toutes celles qu'ils choisirent.
i figliuoli di Dio, veggendo che le figliuole degli uomini erano belle, si presero per mogli quelle che si scelsero d’infra tutte
Viram os filhos de Deus que as filhas dos homens eram formosas; e tomaram para si mulheres de todas as que escolheram.
上帝的兒子們看見人的女子美貌,就隨意挑選,娶來為妻。
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