International Standard Bible Encyclopedia: Almighty

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International Standard Bible Encyclopedia: Almighty


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ôl-mı̄t´i: (1) (שׁדּי, shaddaı̄ ()): Found in the Old Testament forty-eight times, most of these in the Book of Job; it occurs either alone or in combination with אל, 'ēl, “God”). The root meaning is uncertain. (2) (παντοκράτωρ, pantokrátōr), the exclusive translation of this Greek word in the New Testament, found principally in Rev (nine times), once besides (). Its occurrence in the Apocrypha is frequent. See GOD, NAMES OF.