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H1555 גׇּלְיַת (Golyath) gol-yath'
Hebrew
Noun (Masculine)
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Quick Definition

Goliath

Biblical Persons & Places

Goliath Giant living at the time of United Monarchy
A gigantic man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Sa.17.4; only referred to as Goliath (גׇּלְיַת); son of Rapha; a brother of Ishbi-benob, Saph, Lahmi, huge man.

Strong's Definition

Goljath, a Philistine

Derivation: perhaps from H1540 (גָּלָה); exile;

KJV Usage: Goliath.

Outline of Biblical Usage

Goliath = "splendour"
1) the Philistine giant of Gath slain by David's sling

STEPBible — Tyndale Abridged Hebrew Lexicon

A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Sa.17.4; son of: Rapha (H7497A); brother of: Ishbi-benob (H3430), Saph (H5593), Lahmi (H3902), huge_man (H4060A) § Goliath = "splendour" the Philistine giant of Gath slain by David's sling

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon

גָּלְיַת golyath BDB Definition: Goliath = splendour 1) the Philistine giant of Gath slain by Davids sling Part of Speech: noun proper masculine A Related Word by BDB/Strongs Number: perhaps from H1540 Total KJV Occurrences: 6

Bible Occurrences (6)

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