Exodus 6:2
King James Version (KJV)
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Context
God begins a self-revelation by speaking directly to Moses and establishing his identity. This moment connects to the earlier burning bush encounter where God revealed himself as the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
What Does Exodus 6:2 Mean?
God begins a self-revelation by speaking directly to Moses and establishing his identity. This moment connects to the earlier burning bush encounter where God revealed himself as the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
The declaration 'I am the LORD' asserts God's eternal existence and authority. In Hebrew, this uses the name YHWH (sometimes rendered Jehovah), representing God's unchanging and self-existent nature. This foundation undergirds everything God promises to accomplish for Israel.
In the Original Language
YHWH (יהוה), 'the LORD' — the divine name signifying eternal existence; also rendered Jehovah or Adonai in Jewish tradition.