FAQ - How tall were were people before the flood?

Q.  Do we have any idea how tall people were before the flood?

A.  Yes, the answer is based on the visions and dreams of Ellen G. White.  "As Adam came forth from the hand of his Creator, he was of noble height, and of beautiful symmetry. He was more than twice as tall as men now living upon the earth, and was well proportioned. His features were perfect and beautiful. His complexion was neither white, nor sallow, but ruddy, glowing with the rich tint of health. Eve was not quite as tall as Adam. Her head reached a little above his shoulders. She, too, was noble--perfect in symmetry, and very beautiful." {Spirit of Prophecy, Volume 1, 24.2}

If Adam was "more than twice as tall as men now living" this may have huge implications on the size of the cubit used to measure Noah's ark.  Even accounting for some shrinking of men from Adam to the flood, you could still possibly have men over 9-10' tall.  The ark could have been nearly double the size we arrive at based on the cubit we have today!

While scripture does not specifiy exactly how tall men were before the flood it does say:
"There were giants on the earth in those days..."  -Genesis 6:4 NKJV

Answered by Ryan McCoy, Speaker/Director Sealing Time Ministries​
http://www.sealingtime.com/resources/frequently-asked-questions/the-flood-and-the-antediluvians/faq-how-tall-were-were-people-before-the-flood

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