Gaddi
גַּדִּי/GAD-eye/
“My fortune”
Summary
Son of Susi who represented the tribe of Manasseh among the twelve spies sent to explore Canaan.
☩One of the Twelve Spies
When Moses sent twelve men to spy out the land of Canaan, Gaddi was chosen as the representative from the tribe of Manasseh. His name, meaning 'my fortune,' reflects the hopeful expectation parents often expressed in naming their children. Unlike Caleb and Joshua, Gaddi presumably brought back a fearful report that discouraged the congregation from entering the promised land.
Key verses:Numbers 13:11
Related Verses1 mention
Numbers· 1 verse
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Gaddi," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. III (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
- 2.James Orr (ed.), "Gaddi," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. II (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).
- 3.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Gaddi," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).