How the Angels in 2 Peter and Jude are linked to Korah’s Rebellion
How the Angels in 2 Peter and Jude are linked to Korah’s Rebellion There have been various interpretations in regards to the angels of 2 Peter and Jude. Many have tried to force a connection with the Nephilim in Genesis 6. This is incorrect. These so-called Nephilim passages are questionable. Therefore, they should not be presupposed upon 2 Peter and Jude. Below, we can see how Malachi 2:7 refers to the Levites as messengers of God. Messengers and angel are used interchangeably in the Bible depending on its context. · Malachi 2:7 English Standard Version 7 For the lips of a priest should guard knowledge, and people should seek instruction from his mouth, for he is the messenger of the Lord of hosts . · NOTE: The Hebrew word- Malak is also used for the Angel of the Lord (Genesis 16) and the two angels who go out to Sodom & Gomorrah (Genesis 19). As we can see, Korah and his allies were Levites pretending to be priest and usurp the positions of Moses and