Numbers 13:11
Numbers 13:11 in Multiple Translations
from the tribe of Manasseh (a tribe of Joseph), Gaddi son of Susi;
Of the tribe of Joseph, namely, of the tribe of Manasseh, Gaddi the son of Susi.
Of the tribe of Joseph, namely, of the tribe of Manasseh, Gaddi the son of Susi.
Of the tribe of Joseph, that is of the family of Manasseh, Gaddi, the son of Susi.
Gaddi, son of Susi, from the tribe of Manasseh (a tribe of Joseph).
Of the tribe of Zebulun, Gaddiel the sone of Sodi:
For the tribe of Joseph, (for the tribe of Manasseh,) Gaddi son of Susi.
Of the tribe of Joseph, of the tribe of Manasseh, Gaddi the son of Susi.
Of the tribe of Joseph, namely , of the tribe of Manassah, Gaddi the son of Susi.
Of the tribe of Zabulon, Geddiel the son of Sodi.
Gaddi, the son of Susi, from the tribe of Manasseh;
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Numbers 13:11 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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לְ/מַטֵּ֥ה
יוֹסֵ֖ף
לְ/מַטֵּ֣ה
מְנַשֶּׁ֑ה
גַּדִּ֖י
בֶּן
סוּסִֽי
לְ/מַטֵּ֥ה
maṭṭeh
H4294
tribe
Prep | N-ms
יוֹסֵ֖ף
Yôwçêph
H3130
Joseph
N-proper
לְ/מַטֵּ֣ה
maṭṭeh
H4294
tribe
Prep | N-ms
מְנַשֶּׁ֑ה
Mᵉnashsheh
H4519
Moses
N-proper
גַּדִּ֖י
Gaddîy
H1426
Gaddi
N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
סוּסִֽי
Çûwçîy
H5485
Susi
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 13:11
לְ/מַטֵּ֥ה
maṭṭeh
H4294
"tribe"
Prep | N-ms
In the Bible, this word can mean a tribe, like the 12 tribes of Israel, or a staff, like the one Moses used to lead his people in Exodus 4:2.
Definition: : tribe 1) staff, branch, tribe 1a) staff, rod, shaft 1b) branch (of vine) 1c) tribe 1c1) company led by chief with staff (originally)
Usage: Occurs in 205 OT verses. KJV: rod, staff, tribe. See also: Genesis 38:18; Numbers 34:19; Psalms 105:16.
יוֹסֵ֖ף
Yôwçêph
H3130
"Joseph"
N-proper
Joseph means Jehovah has added, a name given to several Israelites, including the son of Jacob and Rachel. Joseph was a significant figure in the book of Genesis and the story of his brothers. He became a leader in Egypt.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.12.14 § Joseph = "Jehovah has added" 1) the eldest son of Jacob by Rachel 2) father of Igal, who represented the tribe of Issachar among the spies 3) a son of Asaph 4) a man who took a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 5) a priest of the family of Shebaniah in the time of Nehemiah
Usage: Occurs in 193 OT verses. KJV: Joseph. Compare H3084 (יְהוֹסֵף). See also: Genesis 30:24; Genesis 47:5; Psalms 77:16.
לְ/מַטֵּ֣ה
maṭṭeh
H4294
"tribe"
Prep | N-ms
In the Bible, this word can mean a tribe, like the 12 tribes of Israel, or a staff, like the one Moses used to lead his people in Exodus 4:2.
Definition: : tribe 1) staff, branch, tribe 1a) staff, rod, shaft 1b) branch (of vine) 1c) tribe 1c1) company led by chief with staff (originally)
Usage: Occurs in 205 OT verses. KJV: rod, staff, tribe. See also: Genesis 38:18; Numbers 34:19; Psalms 105:16.
מְנַשֶּׁ֑ה
Mᵉnashsheh
H4519
"Moses"
N-proper
Manasseh was a grandson of Jacob and the ancestor of a large tribe in the Bible, mentioned in Genesis 41:51 and throughout the book of Numbers.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.2.10; son of: Amram (H6019) and Jochebed (H3115); brother of: Aaron (H0175) and Miriam (H4813); married to Zipporah (H6855); father of: Gershom (H1647) and Eliezer (H0461H); also called Manasseh at Jdg.18.30(?) Another name of mo.sheh (מֹשֶׁה "Moses" H4872) § Manasseh = "causing to forget" 1) the eldest son of Joseph and progenitor of the tribe of Manasseh 1a) the tribe descended from Manasseh 1b) the territory occupied by the tribe of Manasseh 2) son of king Hezekiah of Judah and himself king of Judah; he was the immediate and direct cause for the exile 3) a descendant of Pahath-moab who put away a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 4) a descendant of Hashum who put away a foreign wife in the time of Ezra
Usage: Occurs in 133 OT verses. KJV: Manasseh. See also: Genesis 41:51; Joshua 22:21; Psalms 60:9.
גַּדִּ֖י
Gaddîy
H1426
"Gaddi"
N-proper
Gaddi was an Israelite who lived during the time of the Wilderness, as mentioned in Numbers 13:11. He was the son of Susi and was chosen by Moses to spy out the land of Canaan. The name Gaddi means 'my fortune' in Hebrew.
Definition: A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at Num.13.11; son of: Susi (H5485) § Gaddi = "my fortune" the son of Susi, spy from the tribe of Manasseh sent by Moses to spy out the land of Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Gaddi. See also: Numbers 13:11.
בֶּן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
סוּסִֽי
Çûwçîy
H5485
"Susi"
N-proper
Susi was an Israelite who lived during the time of the wilderness, mentioned in Numbers 13:11 as the father of Gaddi, a spy for the tribe of Manasseh. His name means 'my horse' in Hebrew.
Definition: A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at Num.13.11; father of: Gaddi (H1426) § Susi = "my horse" father of Gaddi, the spy for the tribe of Manasseh
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Susi. See also: Numbers 13:11.
Study Notes — Numbers 13:11
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Context — The Spies Explore Canaan
9from the tribe of Benjamin, Palti son of Raphu;
10from the tribe of Zebulun, Gaddiel son of Sodi;
11from the tribe of Manasseh (a tribe of Joseph), Gaddi son of Susi;
12from the tribe of Dan, Ammiel son of Gemalli; 13from the tribe of Asher, Sethur son of Michael;Numbers 13:11 Summary
This verse tells us about Gaddi, a man from the tribe of Manasseh, who was chosen to represent his tribe as the Israelites prepared to enter the Promised Land. Just like the Israelites, we can trust in God's plan for our lives, even when we don't know what's ahead, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6. We can have faith that God will be with us, just as He was with the Israelites, as promised in Joshua 1:5 and Hebrews 13:5. By trusting in God's plan, we can be confident that He will guide us and provide for us, just like He did for the Israelites in the wilderness, as seen in Exodus 13:21-22 and Deuteronomy 8:2-5.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was it important for the Israelites to send out representatives from each tribe to explore the Promised Land?
The Israelites were about to enter the land God had promised them, and it was crucial to gather information about the land and its inhabitants, as seen in Numbers 13:1-2, to prepare for their conquest, just like Moses had been instructed by God in Deuteronomy 1:22-23.
What can we learn from the fact that Gaddi was chosen from the tribe of Manasseh, a tribe of Joseph?
This highlights the importance of the tribe of Joseph, as seen in Genesis 48:5-6 and Genesis 49:22-26, where Joseph is blessed by his father Jacob, and the significance of Manasseh as one of Joseph's sons, demonstrating God's faithfulness to His promises.
How does the selection of these representatives reflect God's plan for the Israelites?
The selection of these representatives, including Gaddi, demonstrates God's plan to use the Israelites to fulfill His promises, as stated in Exodus 6:4 and Leviticus 26:42, showing His commitment to their ancestors and His desire to establish them in the Promised Land.
What role did faith play in the selection of these representatives?
The selection of these representatives required faith in God's promises, as seen in Hebrews 11:8-10, where Abraham's faith is highlighted, demonstrating that the Israelites were called to trust in God's plan, even when the outcome was uncertain, just like the Israelites were to trust in God's promise of the Promised Land in Numbers 13:2.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to trust in God's plan, even when the outcome is uncertain, just like the Israelites did when they sent out the representatives?
- How can I, like Gaddi, be a faithful representative of God's people, and what are some ways I can demonstrate my faithfulness to God's plan?
- What are some promises God has made to me, and how can I trust in His faithfulness to fulfill them, just like the Israelites were to trust in God's promise of the Promised Land?
- In what ways can I, like the Israelites, be prepared to face challenges and uncertainties, knowing that God is with me and has a plan for my life, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11?
- How can I apply the lessons learned from the selection of the representatives, including Gaddi, to my own life and walk with God, and what are some ways I can demonstrate my trust in God's plan?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 13:11
Of the tribe of Joseph, [namely], of the tribe of Manasseh, Gaddi the son of Susi. [See comments on Numbers 13:4].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 13:11
And these were their names: of the tribe of Reuben, Shammua the son of Zaccur. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Numbers 13:11
i.e. Of that part of the tribe of Joseph which is peculiarly called the tribe of Manasseh, as the other part of it was called the tribe of Ephraim, . The name of Joseph is elsewhere appropriated to Ephraim, as ,19 Revelation 7:8; here to Manasseh; possibly to aggravate the sin of the ruler of this tribe, who did so basely degenerate from his noble ancestor, Joseph.
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 13:11
1–24. The spies are sent out, and search the land.