סוּסִי
𐤎𐤅𐤎𐤉
Susi
H5485 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
Proper name designating an Israelite individual: Susi, best attested as the father of Gaddi, the Manassite spy sent to Canaan (Num 13:11). The form is built on the root for 'horse,' and in Hebrew naming practice likely means 'my horse,' possibly intended as a mark of strength, speed, or value, although the personal referent dominates in biblical usage. In all appearances, the word functions as a proper name rather than as a common noun or epithet.
Semantic Range
proper name (Susi); literal sense: 'my horse' if parsed analytically; only context: personal name of an Israelite man
Root / Etymology
From the root סוס (to leap, to rejoice, or to be glad/move swiftly) but primarily used for 'horse.' Susi is a nominal formation meaning 'my horse,' with the first-person singular pronominal suffix. It functions as a proper name.
Historical & Contextual Notes
The name סוּסִי occurs in the singular context of Numbers 13:11, identifying the father of the Manassite representative in the spy mission. While the literal construction is 'my horse,' it is consistent with Hebrew naming patterns that anthropomorphize animals or attributes (such as Caleb—'dog,' or Jonah—'dove'). The root סוס supplies both the animal sense and broader metaphorical associations with might or nobility. Standard English translations typically treat it as an opaque proper name, 'Susi.' The form does not generically denote Israelites; rather, it identifies a single individual, and later tradition supplies no further development of the name beyond this context. The suffix -ִי in biblical Hebrew names commonly expresses possession or personal association. There is no indication that the person bore any actual connection to horses beyond the nominal value of the name.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from סוּס; horse-like; Susi, an Israelite; Susi.
Bantu Hebrew
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סוס (s-w-s) — to leap, move swiftly, horse
| Strong's | Lemma | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
| H2702 | חֲצַר סוּסִים | horses |
| H5483 | סוּס | in the horses |
| H5484 | סוּסָה | to my mare |
| H5580 | סָס | he exulted |
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H5485-01 |
סוּסִֽי | susi | HNp |
of Susi | My-Horse | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H5485-01 |
Numbers 13:11 | סוּסִֽי | susi | HNp |
of Susi | My-Horse |