Read the Introduction by Rev. Robert Maguire, D. D.

Shaddai

"The Architect and Builder of the town was one SHADDAI. This is God's all-powerful name, indicative of his greatness, glory, and all-mightiness—'the pourer forth.'"[2]

"SHADDAI. This is a name of God often used in the Old Testament, but translated ALMIGHTY. It is a Hebrew word, signifying All-sufficient, or Almighty. It is derived from the Hebrew word for the breast, which affords nourishment to young creatures; and so intimates, that we derive all our support from God, as the helpless infant from the mother’s breast. This name is, in this work, applied to God the Father."[1]
Compiled by Charles J. Doe
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Sources


1. Rev. George Burder, Explanatory, Experimental and Practical Notes. The Holy War. By John Bunyan. Philadelphia: Presbyterian Board of Publication, [Pref. 1803.]
2. Rev. Robert Maguire, Annotations. The Holy War. By John Bunyan. London: Cassell, Petter and Galpin, c1866.
3. John Bunyan, The Holy War.
4. Charlie Doe, my own comments.