In this Names of God reading plan, we are learning more about God by studying the names given to Him in Scripture. Rather than having our writers share their own reflections on these passages, we’ve instead provided research-rich content to aid in your study of each day’s featured name of God, including the background of the name(s), a brief explanation of the character of God emphasized by the name(s), and a reflection question to help you dig deeper into the text.
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God Almighty
El Shadday (Hebrew)
Scripture Reading: Genesis 17:1-8, Exodus 6:2-5, 2 Corinthians 6:14-18, Revelation 11:16-19
Description
El Shadday, or “God Almighty,” is a name God uses to describe Himself throughout the Old Testament. He appears to Abraham in Genesis 17 with the greeting, “I am God Almighty.” Then God makes a covenant with Abraham, promising to make him the father of a great nation, even though Abraham was old and his wife was barren. God offered His name, God Almighty, as the guarantee of this improbable promise. Bound up in God’s covenant promise to Abraham is the Lord’s proclamation of His power.
The name God Almighty also appears frequently in the book of Job to emphasize God’s power over all things. El Shadday is a powerful, impressive name for our God.
Emphasis
God’s power over all things
Reflection
What does this name teach me about God?
When God Almighty says “I will (fill in the blank)”, He also says “I have (fill in the blank)”
So when He says “I will be with you”, He also says “I have been with you” because He is a God who says what he means and means what He says.
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Christina, I love ❤️ your post. I felt the same way. The meaning of God Almighty is truly a revelation for me. I am in awe.
Debra and Callie I agree with your posts. Praise God Almighty, Promise Keeper, Way Maker. Amen ❤️❤️❤️
He is all powerful, so when He makes promises to us, we know He will keep them.
God’s power transcends everything. No matter the circumstance, God has the power to do the impossible!
I find it fascinating that so many of God’s names are to differentiate Him from false gods. Even more fascinating I that when God revealed Himself to people using these differentiating names, they understood. They didn’t have to do an in-depth study. They knew
God Almighty has power over ALL things—life, death, fear, anxiety, everything good and everything bad. I will praise God Almighty, even in the storm!