Usage in the Bible: El Shaddai appears 7 times in the Old Testament, with its debut in Genesis 17:1.Variant Spellings: NoneTWOT Reference: 2333Strong's Reference: H7706El
Shaddai in the Septuagint: theou saddai - God Shaddai; pantokratôr (for Shaddai) - the Almighty
Meaning and Derivation:
El, translated as "God," is often paired with other words to reveal different facets of God's character.
Shaddai, akin to the Hebrew word "shad" meaning "breast" (some scholars suggest an Akkadian origin, "Šadu," implying "mountain," connoting strength and power), signifies God's role as a nurturing provider, akin to a mother nourishing her child.
Paired with El, it portrays a God who abundantly sustains and blesses His people.
Additional References in the Old Testament: Genesis 17:1; Genesis 28:3; Genesis 35:11; Genesis 43:14; Genesis 48:3
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