El-shaddai (2024)
The name first appears in , when God speaks to a 99-year-old Abraham to confirm His covenant: "I am El Shaddai; walk before me faithfully and be blameless."
: The song blends Hebrew names—including El Elyon (God Most High) and Adonai (Lord)—to recount God's faithfulness from the sacrifice of Isaac to the coming of Christ. ⚖️ Key Characteristics El-Shaddai
In modern culture, the name is widely recognized due to the 1981 worship song written by Michael Card and John Thompson. The name first appears in , when God
: The exact root is debated among scholars, leading to several rich interpretations: The name first appears in
: A generic Semitic word for "God," signifying power, might, and authority.