Bible Dictionary

Giants

people described as being of unusually great size or stature

Basic Meaning

A giant is a person described as being unusually large in size or stature.

The word may also be used more generally to describe someone exceptionally great in size, strength, or influence.


Biblical Usage

References to giants appear in several passages of the Old Testament.

The Bible contains references to giants in Genesis, Numbers, Deuteronomy, and the account of Goliath in 1 Samuel.


  • Nephilim
  • Goliath
  • Anakim

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