Strong's H1555 · Hebrew
גׇּלְיַת
Golyath · /gol-yath'/
Definition
Goljath, a Philistine
KJV: Goliath.
Root / derivation: perhaps from H1540 (גָּלָה); exile;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered גׇּלְיַת across 6 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
6 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
1 Samuel4 verses
And there went out a champion out of the camp of the Philistines, named Goliath, of Gath, whose height was six cubits and a span.
1 Samuel 17:23And as he talked with them, behold, there came up the champion, the Philistine of Gath, Goliath by name, out of the armies of the Philistines, and spake according to the same words: and David heard them.
1 Samuel 21:9And 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.
1 Samuel 22:10And he enquired of the LORD for him, and gave him victuals, and gave him the sword of Goliath the Philistine.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H1555 (Golyath) mean?
Goljath, a Philistine
How many times does H1555 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H1555 (גׇּלְיַת) appears in 6 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “Goliath.”
How is Golyath translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H1555 is rendered as “Goliath” (6×).
Where does the Hebrew word גׇּלְיַת come from?
perhaps from H1540 (גָּלָה); exile;