גַּדִּי (gad.di)
gad.di
Gaddi
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The name Gaddi, or gad.di in Hebrew, means "my fortune." It appears only once in the Bible, in Numbers 13:11, where it identifies a specific man from the tribe of Manasseh. He was one of the twelve spies Moses sent to explore the land of Canaan.
As the son of Susi, Gaddi represents one of the ordinary leaders chosen for a high-stakes mission. The brevity of his mention highlights how many faithful individuals participated in Israel’s history without receiving further narrative attention. His name serves as a reminder that divine plans often rely on the participation of many, not just the prominent figures.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Gaddi means "my fortune," yet it appears only once in Scripture. This single mention identifies him as a spy from the tribe of Manasseh, sent to explore Canaan alongside more famous leaders like Joshua and Caleb. His brief appearance reminds us that God’s plans often depend on many faithful participants, not just the prominent figures we read about most.
For your faith life, this offers comfort. You may feel overlooked or insignificant in your daily walk with God, but He values every contributor to His work. Just as Gaddi was chosen for a critical mission despite his quiet presence, you are known and used by God in ways that may not always be visible to others. Your faithful obedience matters deeply to Him.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Gaddi1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- גַּדִּ֖י1×
Key Verses
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Numbers 13:11
Of the tribe of Joseph, of the tribe of Manasseh, Gaddi the son of Susi.
This verse identifies Gaddi as a spy from Manasseh, showing that ordinary leaders were entrusted with significant responsibilities in Israel's history.