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What Does “Target” Mean in the Bible?
In the King James Bible, “Target” means “shield” in modern English. It is an archaic word from the 1611 KJV that has dropped out of everyday use.
What Was Lost
Goliath's defensive armor. The target of brass between Goliath's shoulders was a small shield protecting his neck and upper back -- a piece of armor, not something David aimed at. Modern readers picture a bullseye on Goliath's back, which, while poetically fitting, reverses the meaning entirely.
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