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Shaddai
The Omnipotent, the name of God in frequent use in the Hebrew Scriptures, generally translated “the Almighty.”
Also from Smith's (1884) +−
(the Mighty), an ancient name of God, rendered “Almighty” everywhere in the Authorized Version, is found in connection with el, “God,” El Shaddai being then rendered “God Almighty.” By the name or in the character of El-Shaddai God was known to the patriarchs, (Genesis 17:1; 28:3; 43:14; 48:3; 40:25) before the name Jehovah, in its full significance, was revealed. (Exodus 6:3) [God]
Scripture on Shaddai
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Entries that reference Shaddai
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Voices on Shaddai
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Surfaced by name match — accuracy varies by title clarity.
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Sources · Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897) · Smith's Bible Dictionary (1884)
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