GATH — (Heb. גַּת), name of several Canaanite cities often appearing with a toponymic addition to differentiate them (e.g., Gath Hepher, Gath Rimmon, Gath Gittaim, etc.). Four cities called Gath are listed among the conquests of Thutmose III and several … Encyclopedia of Judaism
Gath — [gath] n. 〚Heb, lit., wine press〛 Bible one of the cities of the Philistines: 2 Sam. 1:20 * * * Gath (găth) An ancient city of Palestine east northeast of Gaza. It was one of the five Philistine city kingdoms and the home of Goliath. * * * ▪… … Universalium
Gath — can refer to: * Gath (city), the biblical city and home of Goliath * Gath (helmet), a lightweight helmet made by Gath Sports Pty Ltd * Gath (magazine), the successor to Gairm, the most significant Scottish Gaelic magazine for its longevity and… … Wikipedia
Gath — «gahth», noun. = gat4. (Cf. ↑gat) Gath «gath», noun. one of the five confederate cities of the Philistines. It was the home of the giant Goliath, whom David killed with a sling (in the Bible, I Samuel 5:8, 9). * * * Gath see tell v. 3 b … Useful english dictionary
gath — «gahth», noun. = gat4. (Cf. ↑gat) Gath «gath», noun. one of the five confederate cities of the Philistines. It was the home of the giant Goliath, whom David killed with a sling (in the Bible, I Samuel 5:8, 9). * * * Gath see tell v. 3 b … Useful english dictionary
Gath — [gath] n. [Heb, lit., wine press] Bible one of the cities of the Philistines: 2 Sam. 1:20 … English World dictionary
gath|er|um — «GATH uhr uhm», noun. Informal. a miscellany: »[He] also instituted a saucily written Monday morning gatherum of gags, anecdotes, and other small bits that hadn t found their way into the previous week s news stories (Harper s) … Useful english dictionary
Gath — (a. Geogr.), 1) (G. Rimmon) eine der Fünffürstenstädte der Philister, Vaterstadt des Riesen Goliath, wurde unter Samuel von den Israeliten erobert, hatte aber unter Saul wieder eigne Könige; David eroberte G. u. legte eine Besatzung hinein;… … Pierer's Universal-Lexikon
Gath [1] — Gath (»Kelter«), eine der fünf Fürstenstädte der Philister, bekannt als Heimat des Riesen Goliath, wurde von David erobert, von Rehabeam befestigt und fiel unter Joas in die Hände der Syrer. Man sucht G. im heutigen Dhikrîn, östlich von Askalon … Meyers Großes Konversations-Lexikon
Gath [2] — Gath, Pseudonym, s. Townsend … Meyers Großes Konversations-Lexikon