שַׁדָּֽי
𐤔𐤃𐤉
shaday
of Zurishaddai
from צוּר and שַׁדַּי; rock of (the) Almighty; Tsurishaddai, an Israelite; Zurishaddai.
Numbers 2:12 · Word #11
Lexicon H6701
| Lemma | צוּרִישַׁדַּי |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤑𐤅𐤓𐤉𐤔𐤃𐤉 |
| Transliteration | Tsûwrîyshadday |
| Strong's | H6701 |
| In-context | of Zurishaddai |
Morphology HNp
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | p — Proper Name — Proper name |
SIBI-P1 H6701-01
the Overpowering One
| Root | שדד (sh-d-d) |
| Core Meanings | to overpower, devastate, despoil, deal violently, lay waste |
| Semantic Range | the Overpowering One, the Devastator, the All-powerful One; a title emphasizing overwhelming strength, decisive judgment, and supreme might |
| Conceptual Significance | Shadday presents YHWH as the One whose power cannot be resisted—able to judge, discipline, protect, and fulfill covenant promises. The title underscores divine supremacy over nations and nature, highlighting both the awe-inspiring and covenantally faithful dimensions of Israel’s God. |
| Morphological Notes | Proper masculine singular noun (HNp). Functions as a divine title/name. No plural or suffix forms in these occurrences. |
| Rendering Rationale | שַׁדַּי (Shadday) is a masculine singular proper noun derived from the root שדד, "to overpower" or "devastate." Rendering it as "the Overpowering One" preserves the singular masculine force of the form while reflecting the root’s sense of irresistible strength and overwhelming power, rather than using the more abstract "Almighty." |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root שדד (to overpower, devastate, despoil, deal violently, lay waste)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H795-03 |
beashedod | in Ravager-Ashdod |
H7703-01 |
hashedudah | the ravaged one |
H7703-02 |
hashoded | the ravager |
Word Usage (7 occurrences of H6701)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Numbers 1:6 | צוּרִֽישַׁדָּֽי | tsurishaday | Zurishaddai |
| Numbers 2:12 | צוּרִֽי | tsuri | of Zurishaddai |
| Numbers 2:12 | שַׁדָּֽי | shaday | of Zurishaddai |