El Shaddai

Michael Card and John Thompson wrote this contemporary Christian song tracing God's covenant relationship with Israel through the patriarchal name 'El Shaddai' (God Almighty, Genesis 17:1), the Mosaic name 'El Elyon' (God Most High, Genesis 14:18), and the Exodus revelation 'Adonai' (Lord), presenting the progressive revelation of divine names as the unifying thread of the Old Testament. Amy Grant's recording in 1982 made it a mainstream hit and introduced millions of listeners to Hebrew divine names and their theological significance. The song demonstrates the ongoing biblical literacy of Contemporary Christian Music at its best.