The Nephilim are enigmatic figures mentioned in several passages of the Hebrew Bible and later Jewish and Christian literature.
They are traditionally associated with extraordinary size, strength, or status, though the biblical texts provide only brief and ambiguous descriptions. Their identity, origin, and role in early biblical history have been the subject of extensive debate among scholars, theologians, and interpreters.
The meaning of the term Nephilim is uncertain. Many translations render the word as "giants," influenced by the Septuagint's use of the Greek term gigantes. Because the biblical text does not define the term explicitly, later Jewish and Christian writings played a major role in shaping the modern understanding of the Nephilim.