The meaning of “גׇּלְיַת”
Understanding Golyath reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Goliath. - § Goliath = "splendour" - Goljath, a Philistine 1) the Philistine giant of Gath slain by David's sling
גׇּלְיַת
Goliath. - § Goliath = "splendour" - Goljath, a Philistine 1) the Philistine giant of Gath slain by David's sling
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Samuel 21:9 | “And the priest said, The sword of Goliath the Philistine, whom thou slewest in the valley of Elah, behold, it is here wrapped in a cloth behind the ephod: if thou wilt take that, take it: for there is no other save that here. And David said, There is none like that; give it me.” Word: גׇּלְיַת (Golyath) | |
| 2 Samuel 21:19 | “And there was again a battle in Gob with the Philistines, where Elhanan the son of Jaare–oregim, a Beth–lehemite, slew the brother of Goliath the Gittite, the staff of whose spear was like a weaver’s beam.” Word: גׇּלְיַת (Golyath) | |
| 1 Chronicles 20:5 | “And there was war again with the Philistines; and Elhanan the son of Jair slew Lahmi the brother of Goliath the Gittite, whose spear staff was like a weaver’s beam.” Word: גׇּלְיַת (Golyath) |