Bible Dictionary
Shaddai
Shaddai, especially in the name El Shaddai, is an ancient name of God commonly translated “the Almighty.” The patriarchs knew God by this name before the fuller revelation of the name Jehovah to Israel.
Biblical Usage
The patriarchs knew God by the name or character of El Shaddai. The supplied material distinguishes this patriarchal use from the later revelation of the name Jehovah in its fuller significance to Israel.
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