Shaddai [ebd]
the Omnipotent, the name of God in frequent use in the Hebrew Scriptures, generally translated "the Almighty."
SHADDAI [smith]
(
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]
SHADDAI [isbe]
SHADDAI - shad'-a-i, shad'-i.
See GOD, NAMES OF, II, 8.