What does El Shaddai (God Almighty) mean?
Quick answer
El Shaddai is a Hebrew name for God meaning "God Almighty." It speaks of God’s overwhelming power and his sufficiency to provide and sustain. He revealed himself by this name especially to the patriarchs.
"I am God Almighty (El Shaddai); walk before me, and be blameless" (Genesis 17:1) — God’s self-introduction to Abraham.
Some scholars connect Shaddai to a Hebrew root meaning "the all-sufficient one" — God who is more than enough.
For us: when life is too big, El Shaddai is bigger. The God of Abraham is still the Almighty.
Related
Original BibleDawn answer · reviewed 2026-06. Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy.