Predica Verbum
Vol 5 No 1 (2025): Jurnal Predica Verbum Vol. 5 No. 1 (June) 2025

The Debate About the Almighty שַׁדַּי (Saddai) in the Book of Job

Kristiawan, Ragil (Unknown)
Priyono, Joko (Unknown)
Kiedong, Kim (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Jun 2025

Abstract

This study aims to fill the interpretive gap in the Book of Job by analysing the use of yD:êv (Saddai) in the dialogues and debates in the Book of Job, and how this name becomes a bridge between the concept of divine justice and the human experience of suffering. The research method is qualitative with a hermeneutic approach, where the author compares the Masoretic and Septuagint (LXX) texts, where the author analyses the dynamics of the use of yD:êv (Saddai) by various characters in the book of Job. The results show that the name yD:êv Saddai reflects God's infinite power and permits suffering as a form of discipline. The discussion highlights the dynamics of dialogue between Job and his friends, as well as the theological implications of suffering as a space to experience God's love. The conclusion of this study asserts that an understanding of Saddai can provide new insights into biblical theology and human spiritual experience.

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predicaverbum

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Religion

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Predica Verbum: Jurnal Teologi dan Misi is a journal that publishes the results of academic studies and research in the fields of biblical theology, systematic theology, and ...