Fausset Bible Dictionary: Shaddai

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Fausset Bible Dictionary: Shaddai


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("ALMIGHTY".) (See GOD.) Gesenius derives from shad, shaadad, "to be strong." plays on similar sounds, "destruction from the Almighty," shod ("devastating tempest") from Shadday. Rashi and the Talmud (Chagiga, 12, section 1) from sh "He who is," and day "allsufficient."