El Shaddai Etymology El Shaddai is a combination of two Hebrew words: "El" is a semitic term which means God, and "Shaddai" is traditionally translated as Almighty; thus El Shaddai is translated as "God Almighty" (Genesis 17:1; 35:11, NIV). "El Shadday" is the original Hebrew spelling of "El Shaddai". The Latin text "i" for "y". "Shaddai" seems to be an abbreviated form of "Asher Day," meaning the "One Who is Enough." However there are possible word origins. In Arabic, for instance, we have "Shadid" meaning "strong" and "Sayyid" meaning "Lord". In Hebrew, on the other hand, "Shadah" and "Shad" meaning "maternal breast," redolent of the Akkadian "Shadu," the "God of Abundance." Besides this, "Shadu" can also mean "mountain," which is a symbol of power & stability. What is common in all these terms or possible etymologies are the idea of "Lord" Who has "extraordinary power" that always gives "protection;"the "Lord" whose infinite "goodness" shares "life" and "fruitfulness" in abundance. It is one of the seven Covenant Names through which our God the Father, Creator of heaven and earth, revealed Himself to the Israelites, His Chosen people. He is the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. He is the All-Powerful and Ever-Living God. He is the same yesterday, today and forever (Hebrews 13:8). He is "The God Who Is More Than Enough." He is the Source and Provider of all our needs, and with Him, all things are possible. Therefore, this infinitely "Good" and "Almighty Lord," Who guarantees fruitful life and protection, challenges man to belive and trust in Him.
Posted on: Wed, 10 Jul 2013 16:16:29 +0000
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