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Goliath

Goliath in the Bible — Philistine champion, from Gath (1SA 17:4). Referenced in 3 scripture passages.

Name meaning: passage; revolution; heap

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Gender
male
Scripture References
3 references
Known Names
2 names
Relationships
1 connection

Names & Labels (2)

Goliathproper name
Hebrew
גָּלְיָ֥ת
Transliteration
galəyat
Meaning
exile
Greek
Γολιαθ
Reference
1SA 17:4
Strong's
H1555
The Philistinetitle
Hebrew
הַפְּלִשְׁתִּי
Transliteration
hapəlishətiy
Meaning
the Philistine
Greek
ἀλλόφυλος
Reference
1SA 17:8
Strong's
H6430

Family & Relationships (1)

brother

Lahmi(1CH 20:5)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Goliath in the Bible?

Goliath is described in the Bible as Philistine champion, from Gath (1SA 17:4).

What does the name Goliath mean?

The name Goliath means “passage; revolution; heap” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.

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