Strong's Lexicon Gitti: Gittite Original Word: גִּתִּי Word Origin: Derived from גַּת (Gath), a Philistine city Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "Gittite," as it is a specific term related to a Philistine city. However, the Greek term "Φιλιστιείμ" (Philistieim) refers to the Philistines in general. Usage: The term "Gitti" or "Gittite" refers to an inhabitant of Gath, one of the five principal cities of the Philistines. It is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe individuals who originate from this city, often highlighting their foreign status in Israelite narratives. Cultural and Historical Background: Gath was one of the major Philistine cities, known for its formidable warriors, including the giant Goliath. The Philistines were a significant presence in the coastal regions of Canaan during the Iron Age, often in conflict with the Israelites. The term "Gittite" thus carries connotations of being an outsider or foreigner, yet it also reflects the complex interactions between the Israelites and their neighbors, including periods of peace and cooperation. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom Gath Definition an inhab. of Gath NASB Translation Gittite (9), Gittites (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs גִּתִּי adjective, of a people, of II.גַּת 1; of Obed-edom 2 Samuel 6:10,11 = 1 Chronicles 13:13; Ittai 2 Samuel 15:19,22; 2 Samuel 18:2; Goliath 2 Samuel 21:19; 1 Chronicles 20:5; plural with article as substantive, הַגִּתִּים 1 Samuel 15:18 the Gittites (but read אִתַּי הַגִּתִּי We Klo Kit Bu NowArchaeology i.308n.); singular with article as proper name collectiveהַגִּתִּי Joshua 13:3 (with men of Gaza, Ashdod, Ashkelon, Ekron, and the Awwim). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Gittite Patrial from Gath; a Gittite or inhabitant of Gath -- Gittite. see HEBREW Gath Forms and Transliterations הַגִּתִּ֑י הַגִּתִּ֔י הַגִּתִּ֖י הַגִּתִּ֞ים הַגִּתִּֽי׃ הַגִּתִּי֙ הגתי הגתי׃ הגתים hag·git·tî hag·git·tîm haggitTi haggittî haggitTim haggittîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Joshua 13:3 HEB: וְהָאַשְׁדּוֹדִי֙ הָאֶשְׁקְלוֹנִ֣י הַגִּתִּ֔י וְהָעֶקְרוֹנִ֖י וְהָעַוִּֽים׃ NAS: the Ashkelonite, the Gittite, the Ekronite; KJV: the Eshkalonites, the Gittites, and the Ekronites; INT: the Ashdodite the Ashkelonite the Gittite the Ekronite Avims 2 Samuel 6:10 2 Samuel 6:11 2 Samuel 15:18 2 Samuel 15:19 2 Samuel 15:22 2 Samuel 18:2 2 Samuel 21:19 1 Chronicles 13:13 1 Chronicles 20:5 10 Occurrences |