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Gath

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Name — One of the five ancient Philistine city-states, mentioned in the Hebrew Bible as the hometown of Goliath.

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Etymology

This name has several possible origins: it may be a reduced form of McGath, a Scottish surname; a variant of Garth, an English topographic surname; or borrowed from North German Gath, a topographic surname from Middle Low German gate (“street, alley”).

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Gath” mean?
The word “Gath” means one of the five ancient Philistine city-states, mentioned in the Hebrew Bible as the hometown of Goliath.
How do you use “Gath” in a sentence?
Here is “Gath” used in a sentence: “Gath is remembered in the Bible as the home city of Goliath.”
What part of speech is “Gath”?
“Gath” is a name.

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