Enoch's Controversial Verse Explained: Sirens in the Bible | Ep 11 Book of Enoch Bible Study

The word “sirens” is found in the Septuagint (Greek Bible) and it’s used in place of the mysterious Hebrew term “daughters of ya’anah” found in Leviticus, Isaiah, and elsewhere in the Old Testament.

In this episode we discuss the meaning of that term and how it relates to what Enoch had to say about certain women becoming sirens as a result of sin – it has nothing to do with Greek mythology as many believe.

This is part 11 of our in-depth study of the Book of Enoch (also known as 1 Enoch). In this series, we’re reading through the entire Book of Enoch, providing commentary on each chapter, and discussing parallel Scriptures from the Bible. This episode covers Enoch chapter 19. Thanks for watching, and hope you enjoy.

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Timestamps:

0:00 Sirens in Enoch
0:47 Sirens in Greek mythology
2:01 Sirens in the Bible
3:03 Banot Ya’anah
3:49 Ostriches?
4:37 Owls?
9:14 Sirens at the end of the age
9:49 Protected through the Tribulation

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