Numbers 13:28
Context13:28 But 1 the inhabitants 2 are strong, and the cities are fortified and very large. Moreover we saw the descendants of Anak there.
Numbers 13:33
Context13:33 We even saw the Nephilim 3 there (the descendants of Anak came from the Nephilim), and we seemed liked grasshoppers both to ourselves 4 and to them.” 5
[13:28] 1 tn The word (אֶפֶס, ’efes) forms a very strong adversative. The land was indeed rich and fruitful, but….”
[13:28] 2 tn Heb “the people who are living in the land.”
[13:33] 3 tc The Greek version uses gigantes (“giants”) to translate “the Nephilim,” but it does not retain the clause “the sons of Anak are from the Nephilim.”