Exodus 3:15

"God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM,” and he said, “You shall tell the children of Israel this: ‘I AM has sent me to you.’”"

Key Reflection

This passage reveals God's eternal nature and sovereignty by introducing himself as "I AM WHO I AM," a declaration that emphasizes His self-existence and unchanging essence. By sending Moses with this message, God underscores both His authority and the importance of Israel recognizing Him as their deliverer from Egypt.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

The Lord God ... -Better, Jehovahיהוהyehovâh, God of your fathers, God of Abraham, God of Isaac, and God of Jacob. It corresponds exactly to the preceding verse, the words “I am” and “Jehovah” (Yahweh) being equivalent. This name met all the requirements of Moses, involving a two-fold pledge of accomplishment; the pledges of ancient benefits and of a new manifestation. Name ... memorial -The name signifies that by which God makes Himself known, the memorial that by which His people worship Him.

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