Names of God explanation - El Shaddai

All-Sufficient One, Lord God Almighty

Use in the Bible:
In the Old Testament El Shaddai occurs 7 times. El Shaddai is first used in Gen 17:1

Variant spellings: None

In the Septuagint:
theou saddai - God Shaddai; pantokratôr (for Shaddai) - the Almighty

Meaning and Derivation:
El is another name that is translated as "God" and can be used in conjunction with other words to designate various aspects of God's character. Another word much like Shaddai, and from which many believe it derived, is shad meaning "breast" in Hebrew (some other scholars believe that the name is derived from an Akkadian word Šadu, meaning "mountain," suggesting strength and power). This refers to God completely nourishing, satisfying, and supplying His people with all their needs as a mother would her child. Connected with the word for God, El, this denotes a God who freely gives nourishment and blessing, He is our sustainer.

Further references :
"Genesis 17:01 ; Genesis 28:3; Genesis 35:11 ; Genesis 43:14 ; Genesis 48:3 "

Author: Eric Brou; App: "Les noms de Dieu"