Culture often depicts God as a strong, almighty man for a number of reasons connected to traditional notions of power, order, and masculine qualities. One of the main reasons is the biblical description of God as the sustainer and supreme ruler of the universe, whose authority and might rely on images traditionally associated with male strength. For example, one source states:
According to the discussed views, it is God who is considered the creator of all that exists. In one of the sources, it is stated that God addresses Simeon with the words: “… to know for sure that I am God, the Creator of all…” – emphasizing His role as the sole creator (source: 1298_6488.txt). Another source underscores that “only the God of the Bible, who revealed His name to Moses… only He — the Creator”, thereby highlighting that all of existence was created out of nothing by Him (source: 190_947.txt). Furthermore, a separate text asserts that “the Father, the Almighty, the Creator — this is your God, one, living, and true. The Creator, who created the heavens and the earth, all that is visible and invisible”, which firmly confirms the unity and absolute power of God as the creator of everything (source: 419_2094.txt).
In the Torah, God is depicted as an absolute, omnipotent creator and ruler of the universe, endowed with personal qualities and engaging in direct communication with His creation. Thus, the Torah emphasizes that God is not a vague or decentralized force, as may be found in pantheistic systems, but rather appears as an active, personally involved presence in the life of the world and its people. For example, one source states: