Gaddi is a biblical figure mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically in the Book of Numbers. He is one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to explore the land of Canaan, as recorded in Numbers 13. Gaddi represents the tribe of Manasseh, one of the tribes of Israel. His name, Gaddi, is believed to mean "my fortune" or "fortunate."

Biblical Account

In Numbers 13:1-2, the LORD instructs Moses to send men to spy out the land of Canaan, which He is giving to the Israelites. Each of the twelve tribes is to send one leader. Gaddi is chosen to represent the tribe of Manasseh. Numbers 13:11 states, "from the tribe of Manasseh, Gaddi son of Susi."

The mission of the spies is to assess the land and its inhabitants, including the strength of the people, the fertility of the land, and the presence of fortified cities. Upon their return, ten of the spies, including Gaddi, deliver a discouraging report, emphasizing the strength and size of the inhabitants, which instills fear among the Israelites. Numbers 13:31-32 records their report: "But the men who had gone up with him said, 'We cannot go up against the people, for they are stronger than we are!' So they gave the Israelites a bad report about the land they had spied out."

Role and Significance

Gaddi's role as one of the ten spies who brought back a negative report highlights a pivotal moment in Israel's history. The lack of faith demonstrated by Gaddi and the other spies, except for Joshua and Caleb, leads to significant consequences for the Israelites. Their report causes the people to rebel against Moses and doubt God's promise to give them the land. As a result, God decrees that the current generation of Israelites will not enter the Promised Land, and they are condemned to wander in the wilderness for forty years (Numbers 14:26-35).

Theological Implications

Gaddi's account serves as a cautionary tale about the consequences of unbelief and disobedience to God's commands. It underscores the importance of faith and trust in God's promises, even when circumstances appear daunting. The narrative of the spies, including Gaddi, is often used to illustrate the dangers of fear and doubt, contrasting with the faithfulness of Joshua and Caleb, who trusted in God's power to deliver the land into their hands.

Legacy

While Gaddi himself does not play a prominent role beyond the account in Numbers 13, his actions contribute to a significant turning point in the journey of the Israelites. His inclusion in the list of spies serves as a reminder of the collective responsibility of the leaders of Israel and the impact of their faith, or lack thereof, on the entire community.Gaddi

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Gaddi

(fortunate), son of Susi; the Manassite spy sent by Moses to explore Canaan. (Numbers 13:11) (B.C. 1490.)

Fortunate, the representative of the tribe of Manasseh among the twelve "spies" sent by Moses to spy the land (Numbers 13:11). GADDI

gad'-i (gaddi, "my fortune"):

One of the twelve spies, son of Susi, and a chief of Manasseh (Numbers 13:11).

1426. Gaddi -- "my fortune," a Manassite
... 1425, 1426. Gaddi. 1427 . "my fortune," a Manassite. Transliteration: Gaddi
Phonetic Spelling: (gad-dee') Short Definition: had. ... Gaddi. ...
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3426. yesh -- being, substance, existence, is
... Word Origin of uncertain derivation Definition being, substance, existence, is NASB
Word Usage any (1), Gaddi (1), going (1), had (1), has (4), have (17 ...
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Ancestors of the Blessed virgin
... most distant herds on Mount Hermon. His way led him across the Jordan through
the desert of Gaddi. Mount Hermon is a long narrow ...
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Papal Tombs.
... guard on the ramparts] some of the cardinals who were in the castle used to come
up to see me, and most of all cardinal Ravenna and cardinal de' Gaddi, to whom ...
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Gaddi (1 Occurrence)
...GADDI. gad'-i (gaddi, "my fortune"): One of the twelve spies, son of Susi,
and a chief of Manasseh (Numbers 13:11). ...Gaddi (1 Occurrence). ...
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En-gaddi
En-gaddi. Engaddi, En-gaddi. Engage . Int. ... EN-GADDI. en-gad'-i (Sirach 24:14
the Revised Version (British and American), "on the sea shore"). See EN-GEDI. ...
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Susi (1 Occurrence)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary The father of Gaddi, who was one of the twelve spies
(Numbers 13:11). Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. SUSI. ...
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Gaddiel (1 Occurrence)
... GADDIEL. gad'-i-el (gaddi'el, "blest of God"): One of the twelve men sent by Moses
from the wilderness of Paran to spy out the land of Canaan. ...
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Engaddi
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia EN-GADDI. en-gad'-i (Sirach 24:14 the Revised Version
(British and American), "on the sea shore"). See EN-GEDI. ...
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Engage (20 Occurrences)

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Gaddest (1 Occurrence)

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Manas'seh (123 Occurrences)
... Pedahzur. (See RSV). Numbers 13:11 Of the tribe of Joseph, namely, of the
tribe of Manasseh, Gaddi the son of Susi. (See RSV). Numbers ...
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Manassah (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Manassah (1 Occurrence). Numbers 13:11 Of the tribe of
Joseph, namely, of the tribe of Manassah, Gaddi the son of Susi. (WBS). ...
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Namely (81 Occurrences)
... morning. (KJV WBS). Numbers 13:11 Of the tribe of Joseph, namely, of the tribe
of Manasseh, Gaddi the son of Susi. (WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS). ...
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