Almighty

Almighty - (Webster's 1828 Dictionary)

ALMI'GHTY, a. [all and mighty. See Might.]

Possessing all power; omnipotent; being of unlimited might; being of boundless sufficiency; appropriately applied to the Supreme Being.

ALMI'GHTY, n. The Omnipotent God.

ol-mit'-i:

(1) (shaddai (Ge 17:1)): Found in the Old Testament forty-eight times, most of these in the Book of Job; it occurs either alone or in combination with 'el, "God"). The root meaning is uncertain.

(2) (pantokrator), the exclusive translation of this Greek word in the New Testament, found principally in Re (nine times), once besides (2Co 6:18). Its occurrence in the Apocrypha is frequent. See GOD, NAMES OF.

Definition

The term “Almighty” literally means “all-powerful.” In the Bible, this term always refers to God.

• The titles “the Almighty” or “the Almighty One” refer to God and reveal that he has complete power and authority over everything.
• This term is also used to describe God in the titles “Almighty God” and “God Almighty” and “Lord Almighty” and “Lord God Almighty.”

Translation Suggestions

• This term could also be translated as “All-powerful” or “Completely Powerful One” or “God, who is completely powerful.”
• Ways to translate the phrase “Lord God Almighty” could include “God, the Powerful Ruler” or “Powerful Sovereign God” or “Mighty God who is Master over everything.”

(Translation suggestions: How to Translate Names)

(See also: God, lord)

Bible References

• Exodus 6:2-5
• Genesis 17:1
• Genesis 35:11-13
• Job 8:3
• Numbers 24:15-16
• Revelation 1:7-8
• Ruth 1:19-21

Word Data

• Strong’s: H7706, G38410