Language & etymology
What the name means.
El means God or mighty one. The origin of Shaddai is debated; “Almighty” is the traditional biblical rendering. Scripture uses the title when God promises covenant fruitfulness and sufficiency.
Gematria
The numeric value.
El: Aleph 1 + Lamed 30 = 31; Shaddai: Shin 300 + Dalet 4 + Yod 10 = 314; total 345
Numeric value is a traditional interpretive practice; it is not the word’s etymology and does not establish doctrine.
Paleo-Hebrew character
A devotional reflection.
Because Shaddai’s word history is debated, this pictorial meditation should not be treated as proof of its meaning.
𐤀
Aleph
strength
𐤋
Lamed
staff, guidance
𐤔
Shin
teeth, consuming
𐤃
Dalet
door
𐤉
Yod
hand, work
The promise
What it reveals.
God is sufficient and powerful to fulfill covenant promises that exceed human strength.
Supporting Scripture
Written in the Word.
“I am the Almighty God; walk before me… and I will establish my covenant.”
Genesis 17:1–7
“I am God Almighty: be fruitful and multiply.”
Genesis 35:11
“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.”
Psalm 91:1