This shorter form of the word for God expresses might and power rather than relational covenant name. Poetry uses it extensively, often with qualifying terms—'God of Israel,' 'mighty God,' 'God Almighty.' The term can occasionally apply to human rulers or judges by extension of the power concept, though such usage is rare and disputed. It appears in compound divine titles and emphasizes transcendent power. The form's brevity makes it especially suitable for poetry, where it parallels or alternates with longer divine names while maintaining the focus on strength and sovereignty.