# giant

## Definition:

The word “giant” usually refers to a person who is extremely tall and strong.

* Goliath, a Philistine soldier who fought David, was called a giant because he was a very tall, large, and strong man.
* The Israelite spies who explored the land of Canaan said that the people living there were like giants.

(See also: [Canaan](../names/canaan.md), [Goliath](../names/goliath.md), [Philistines](../names/philistines.md))

## Bible References:

* [Genesis 6:4](rc://en/tn/help/gen/06/4)
* [Numbers 13:32-33](rc://en/tn/help/num/13/32)

## Word Data:

* Strong’s: H1368, H5303, H7497
