סוֹדִי (so.di)
so.di
Sodi
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 Sodi appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, recorded in Numbers 13:10 as the father of Gaddiel, one of the twelve spies sent to explore the land of Canaan. He is identified specifically as a leader from the tribe of Zebulun, placing him among the prominent figures chosen by Moses and the community to assess the Promised Land.
Linguistically, the name derives from the root meaning "counsel" or "secret," often translated as "acquaintance." This etymology suggests a person who is privy to inner thoughts or divine plans. While the text does not elaborate on his personal character or actions, the association of his lineage with such a significant mission highlights the value placed on insight and discernment within the tribal structure.
As a proper noun occurring in a single verse, Sodi serves as a specific historical marker rather than a theological concept. His mention anchors the narrative of the spies in the concrete reality of Israel’s tribal organization, reminding readers that the mission involved real individuals from established families, each carrying the weight of their community’s hopes and fears.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Sodi appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, recorded in Numbers 13:10 as the father of Gaddiel. He was a leader from the tribe of Zebulun, chosen alongside eleven others to explore the land of Canaan. The root of his name suggests meaning related to counsel or secret knowledge. This etymology implies that his family line valued insight and discernment.
While the text does not record Sodi’s personal actions, his inclusion in this list reminds us that God uses real people from established families. The mission involved individuals carrying their community's hopes and fears. We are part of a larger story where our lineage and background matter to God's purposes.
This single mention anchors the narrative in concrete history. It shows that the spies were not abstract figures but sons of specific men like Sodi. Your own heritage and the people around you are significant in God's plan. He sees the full picture, including those who support the mission from behind the scenes.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Sodi1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- סוֹדִֽי\׃1×
Key Verses
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Numbers 13:10
Of the tribe of Zebulun, Gaddiel the son of Sodi.
This verse identifies Sodi as the father of Gaddiel, establishing his role as a patriarch in the tribe of Zebulun during the spy mission.