El Shaddai
| The Hebrew word אלהים (English: Elohim) is translated as "God"[1]. Although the root-meaning of this word is unknown, it is presumed to mean power, dominion, majesty, greatness, or even an abstract concept (such as life - Chayyim). The form of Elohim is plural, but it is used as a singular noun when in reference to God, and usually as a pluran noun when not in reference to God. [2] This article is one in a series of studies on Elohim, one of the Hebrew names for God - you are currently on the topic that is in bold: Shaddai = Almighty. (Shad = breasted) GENESIS 17 1 ¶ And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the LORD appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I [am] the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect. References |