1 Samuel 17:6 Meaning and Explanation
“And he had greaves of brass upon his legs, and a target of brass between his shoulders.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Goliath wears brass leg-guards and carries a brass javelin slung at his back.
What Does 1 Samuel 17:6 Mean?
The inventory of Goliath's gear continues: greaves of brass shielding his legs and a brass javelin or target slung between his shoulders. The picture is of a man armed at every point, a walking fortress.
Scripture is patient in describing the threat because it wants the reader to measure it honestly. Faith is not pretending the giant is small. It is seeing him whole, brass and all, and still trusting that the living God is greater. The catalogue of armor only sets the stage for a confidence that rests on something the eye cannot weigh.
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What does 1 Samuel 17:6 mean?
Goliath wears brass leg-guards and carries a brass javelin slung at his back.