English
Goliath
Goliath comes from Hebrew גָּלְיָת.
- Hebrew1880s–presentגָּלְיָתgolyāṯ
- EnglishtodayGoliath
attested reconstructed ? uncertain or disputed
Earlier history uncertain.
Lineage
- Hebrew1880s–presentגָּלְיָתgolyāṯ
- EnglishtodayGoliath
Every English word from Hebrew גָּלְיָת
Today it means
name A six cubit/span high giant who, according to the Bible, was vanquished in battle with King David.
Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.
Etymograph / Hebrew גָּלְיָת / Goliath