El Shaddai (song)
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| Single by Amy Grant | ||
| from the album Age to Age | ||
| Released | 1982 | |
| Genre | Contemporary Christian | |
| Length | 4:08 | |
| Label | Myrrh Records | |
| Writer(s) | Michael Card, John Thompson | |
| Producer(s) | Brown Bannister | |
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| Amy Grant singles chronology | ||
| Sing Your Praise to the Lord (1982) |
El Shaddai (1982) |
In a Little While (1982) |
"El Shaddai" is a Contemporary Christian music song by Amy Grant from her 1982 album Age to Age. It was written by Michael Card (who also recorded his own version of the song) and John Thompson, using direct quotes from scripture as their inspiration. The title comes from two Judaic names of God and translates to "God Almighty". Even though the original recording had a pop/contemporary style, many churches have incorporated the song into their hymnbooks.
The song was a hit single for Grant, reaching #1 on the Billboard Christian chart. "El Shaddai" won "Song of the Year" and Card won "Songwriter of the Year" at the 1983 GMA Dove Awards. It was also named one of the "Songs of the Century" by the RIAA in 2001.
Grant recorded a new version of the song for her 2005 album Rock of Ages...Hymns and Faith. "El Shaddai" has been covered by many contemporary Christian and gospel recording artists, including Pat Boone and The Winans.
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[edit] Translation of Hebrew lyrics
El Shaddai, as previously mentioned, is most often translated as "God Almighty".
El-Elyon na Adonai is a common phrase meaning "Lord most high", with the syllable na included for lyrical purposes.
Erkamka na Adonai, meaning "I love you, Lord" (Hebrew ארחמך) is another common phrase with the syllable na included.
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