Lyrics
Chorus
Elshaddai, Adonai
We worship You
Elshaddai, Adonai
We worship You
Verse
All sufficient, almighty God
Sovereign One
Yahweh of Israel
Elshaddai, Adonai
We worship You
Chorus
Elshaddai, Adonai
We worship You
(You are) Elshaddai
(You are) Adonai
We worship You
Verse
All sufficient, almighty God
Sovereign One
Yahweh of Israel
Elshaddai, Adonai
We worship You
Chorus
Elshaddai, Adonai
We worship You
Elshaddai, Adonai
We worship You
Verse
All sufficient, almighty God
Sovereign One
Yahweh of Israel
Elshaddai, Adonai
We worship You
Verse
All sufficient, almighty God
Sovereign One
Yahweh of Israel
Elshaddai, Adonai
We worship You
Chorus
Elshaddai, Adonai
We worship You
Elshaddai, Adonai
We worship You
Verse
All sufficient, almighty God
Sovereign One
Yahweh of Israel
Elshaddai, Adonai
We worship You
Verse
All sufficient, almighty God
Sovereign One
Yahweh of Israel
Elshaddai, Adonai
We worship You
Chorus
Elshaddai, Adonai
We worship You
Elshaddai, Adonai
We worship You
Elshaddai, Adonai
We worship You
Verse
All sufficient, almighty God
Sovereign One
Yahweh of Israel
Elshaddai, Adonai
We worship You
Verse
All sufficient, almighty God
Sovereign One
Yahweh of Israel
Elshaddai, Adonai
We worship You
Elshaddai, Adonai
We worship You
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Meaning & Inspiration
Elshaddai Adonai is a worship song built on two names of God. The lyrics repeat Elshaddai, God Almighty, and Adonai, Lord, with the response "We worship You," and describe Him as all sufficient, almighty, sovereign and Yahweh of Israel. The song is almost entirely a cycle of the names and the declaration of worship.
Elshaddai appears in Genesis 17:1 and Exodus 6:3 where God reveals Himself as God Almighty, Adonai is the common Hebrew title for Lord throughout the Old Testament, and the all-sufficient description fits 2 Corinthians 12:9 and Psalm 91:1. The repeated structure leaves room for a leader and congregation to linger on the names, and its simple wording makes it easy to learn. The tone is reverent and steady, with the names themselves carrying the meaning. Because the words are few, it works as an extended moment of adoration where the congregation can stay on a single idea.
Related Scripture
- Genesis 17:1 God appears to Abram as God Almighty (El Shaddai).
- Exodus 6:3 God says He appeared to the patriarchs as God Almighty.
- Psalm 91:1 Those who dwell in the shelter of the Most High rest in the shadow of the Almighty.