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El Shaddai
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Jul 9, 2026 updated
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Amy Grant's 'El Shaddai' is a worship song that exalts God as Almighty, referencing His power and faithfulness throughout biblical history. The lyrics recall God's provision for Abraham, the parting of the Red Sea, and His care for Hagar, while also pointing to the coming of Christ. The song emphasizes God's unchanging nature and the redemptive work accomplished through Jesus' humanity. It is a classic contemporary Christian hymn that invites listeners to praise and lift high the name of El Shaddai.
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[Chorus:]
El-Shaddai, El-Shaddai [means "God Almighty, God Almighty"]
El-Elyon na Adonai [means "God in the highest, Oh, Lord"]
Age to age, You're still the same
By the power of the name
El-Shaddai, El-Shaddai
Erkamka na Adonai [means "We will love You, Oh, Lord"]
We will praise and lift You high
El-Shaddai
Through Your love
And through the ram
You saved the son
Of Abraham
Through the power
Of Your hand
Turned the sea
Into dry land
To the outcast
On her knees
You were the God
Who really sees
And by Your might
You set Your children free
[Chorus]
Through the years
You made it clear
That the time of Christ
Was near
Though the people
Couldn't see
What Messiah ought to be
Though Your Word
Contained the plan
They just could not understand
Your most awesome work was done
Through the frailty of Your son
[Chorus]