almighty

Everyday

1. Almighty means having all power, so strong that nothing can stop it. tree →
2. «The Almighty» is a name for God in old tales. tree →
3. (informal) «an almighty crash» means a very loud or very big one. tree →

In the lessons

in tales, God's great power; in talk, «an almighty bang» means very loud

Examples

• The Almighty filled the flowers with His love. tree →
• The child flew into the presence of the Almighty. tree →
• There was an almighty crash as the tree fell. tree →
• The giant gave an almighty roar. tree →

Note

nothing for maths

In Jewish tradition

"God Almighty" translates El Shaddai, a name God uses with the patriarchs, especially when promising blessing and children.

Interpretation. Tradition often explains Shaddai as "the One who is enough" or "who said to the world: Enough", and sees in it God's power to set limits and give life.

Examples

• And God said unto him: 'I am God Almighty. (Torah GEN.35.11, JPS 1917) tree →
• And God Almighty bless thee, and make thee fruitful, and multiply thee, that thou mayest be a congregation of peoples; (Torah GEN.28.3, JPS 1917) tree →
• and God Almighty give you mercy before the man, that he may release unto you your other brother and Benjamin. (Torah GEN.43.14, JPS 1917) tree →
• Or doth the Almighty pervert justice? (Writings JOB.8.3, JPS 1917) tree →
• Shall he that reproveth contend with the Almighty? (Writings JOB.40.2, JPS 1917) tree →
• Canst thou attain unto the purpose of the Almighty? (Writings JOB.11.7, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

nothing for maths