Exodus 3:15

EXODUS 3:15

God expands on His name with a covenantal statement: “The LORD God of your fathers… a God for ever, and this is my memorial unto all generations.” The introduction of “LORD” (YHWH) marks a personal, relational God who acts decisively in history. The sentence ties God’s self-revelation to the patriarchs—Abraham, Isaac, Jacob—and to a lasting remembrance: a memorial that endures across generations. The historical sequence links creation, patriarchal covenant, and the exodus into a continuous thread of divine faithfulness. This is not merely God’s nickname; it is a testimony that the God who acted for the forefathers continues to act for the people’s deliverance.

This verse anchors biblical memory: God’s acts become a permanent banner by which future generations recognize His faithfulness. Naming God as the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob asserts continuity with the promises given to the patriarchs and affirms that God remains present within the people’s history. The memorial aspect invites worship and remembrance as ongoing disciplines. Theologically, it highlights the character of God as covenant-keeping and memory-creating—the divine who forms a people through acts of deliverance.

Create a modern “memorial” practice in your life or community. It could be a yearly remembrance of God’s faithfulness in a small group, a litany during worship, or sharing testimonies of how God has intervened in difficult seasons. When you teach others about God, connect present experiences to the promises given to the forefathers of faith, reminding people that God’s faithfulness spans generations. In personal life, consider a ritual of gratitude—keeping a journal or photo album noting God’s deliverances and blessings, reinforcing the ongoing memory that sustains faith.

Cross-References: Genesis 12:2-3; Psalm 105:8-11; Isaiah 42:8; Malachi 2:14-15