1 And it came to pass when the children of men had multiplied that in those days were born unto them beautiful and comely daughters. (ENO) 2 And the angels, the children of the heaven, saw and lusted after them, and said to one another: ‘Come, let us choose us wives from among the children of men and beget us children.’ (ENO) 3 And Semjâzâ, who was their leader, said unto them: ‘I fear ye will not indeed agree to do this deed, and I alone shall have to pay the penalty of a great sin.’ (ENO)
Book of Enoch 6:1–3
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