How to Pronounce Goliath
go-LAI-uhth
Goliath is pronounced go-LAI-uhth (ɡəˈlaɪəθ): three syllables, stress on the second. Also heard: guh-LYE-uhth.
What does Goliath mean?
Goliath means “passage; revolution; heap”.
Hitchcock’s Bible Names (1869), public domain.
Who was Goliath?
Great. (1.) A famous giant of Gath, who for forty days openly defied the armies of Israel, but was at length slain by David with a stone from a sling (1 Sam. 17:4). He was probably descended from the Rephaim who found refuge among the Philistines after they were dispersed by the Ammonites (Deut. 2:20, 21). His height was “six cubits and a span,” which, taking the cubit at 21 inches, is equal to 10 1/2 feet. David cut off his head (1 Sam. 17:51) and brought it to Jerusalem, while he hung the armour which he took from him in his tent. His sword was preserved at Nob as a religious trophy (21:9). David’s victory over Goliath was the turning point in his life.
Adapted from Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain.
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