Exodus 3:14
And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you.
EXODUS 3:14
God reveals His name: “I AM THAT I AM.” This is less a name than a declaration of eternal, self-sufficient existence. It communicates fullness of being—God is, and He is present with His people in every age. The form “I AM” implies ongoing, dynamic presence rather than a static title. The instruction to Moses to tell the Israelites that “I AM hath sent me unto you” frames the mission in terms of God’s eternal, unchanging nature. The name carries with it authority, independence from circumstances, and the power to fulfill the covenant promises.
This is a cornerstone of biblical theology: God’s self-existence grounds all revelation and salvation. It opposes the idols’ weakness by affirming a God who cannot be manipulated or contained. The name also anticipates Jesus’s own claim, “Before Abraham was, I am” (John 8:58), linking the divine identity across testaments. Theologically, I AM emphasizes God’s faithfulness to act in history, sustaining His people through changing times.
Let “I AM” shape your sense of security: God’s immutability provides steadiness amid change. When you face fear or uncertainty, anchor your trust in God’s presence and constancy. In leadership or caregiving, rely on God’s self-given authority rather than personal strength. Let this name reframe how you talk about God with others—name Him as the One who always is present, always reliable, always near in your time of need.
Cross-References: Exodus 3:13-15; John 8:58; Isaiah 41:4; Revelation 1:8