Exodus 6:2
New International Version
God also said to Moses, “I am the LORD.

New Living Translation
And God said to Moses, “I am Yahweh—‘the LORD.’

English Standard Version
God spoke to Moses and said to him, “I am the LORD.

Berean Standard Bible
God also told Moses, “I am the LORD.

King James Bible
And God spake unto Moses, and said unto him, I am the LORD:

New King James Version
And God spoke to Moses and said to him: “I am the LORD.

New American Standard Bible
God spoke further to Moses and said to him, “I am the LORD;

NASB 1995
God spoke further to Moses and said to him, “I am the LORD;

NASB 1977
God spoke further to Moses and said to him, “I am the LORD;

Legacy Standard Bible
God spoke further to Moses and said to him, “I am Yahweh;

Amplified Bible
Then God spoke further to Moses and said to him, “I am the LORD.

Christian Standard Bible
Then God spoke to Moses, telling him, “I am the LORD.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then God spoke to Moses, telling him, “I am Yahweh.

American Standard Version
And God spake unto Moses, and said unto him, I am Jehovah:

Contemporary English Version
My name is the LORD.

English Revised Version
And God spake unto Moses, and said unto him, I am JEHOVAH:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
God spoke to Moses, "I am the LORD.

Good News Translation
God spoke to Moses and said, "I am the LORD.

International Standard Version
Later, God told Moses, "I am the LORD.

Majority Standard Bible
God also told Moses, ?I am the LORD.

NET Bible
God spoke to Moses and said to him, "I am the LORD.

New Heart English Bible
Then God spoke to Moses, and said to him, "I am the LORD.

Webster's Bible Translation
And God spoke to Moses, and said to him, I am the LORD:

World English Bible
God spoke to Moses, and said to him, “I am Yahweh.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And God speaks to Moses and says to him, “I [am] YHWH,

Young's Literal Translation
And God speaketh unto Moses, and saith unto him, 'I am Jehovah,

Smith's Literal Translation
And God will speak to Moses, and will say to him, I am Jehovah.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: I am the Lord,

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: “I am the Lord,

New American Bible
Then God spoke to Moses, and said to him: I am the LORD.

New Revised Standard Version
God also spoke to Moses and said to him: “I am the LORD.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And God spoke to Moses and said to him, I am the LORD,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And LORD JEHOVAH spoke with Moshe and he said to him, “I AM LORD JEHOVAH,
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And God spoke unto Moses, and said unto him: 'I am the LORD;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And God spoke to Moses and said to him, I am the Lord.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
God Promises Deliverance
1But the LORD said to Moses, “Now you will see what I will do to Pharaoh, for because of My mighty hand he will let the people go; because of My strong hand he will drive them out of his land.” 2God also told Moses, “I am the LORD. 3I appeared to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob as God Almighty, but by My name the LORD I did not make Myself known to them.…

Cross References
Genesis 17:1
When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to him and said, “I am God Almighty. Walk before Me and be blameless.

Genesis 35:11
And God told him, “I am God Almighty. Be fruitful and multiply. A nation—even a company of nations—shall come from you, and kings shall descend from you.

Exodus 3:14
God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: ‘I AM has sent me to you.’”

Exodus 34:6
Then the LORD passed in front of Moses and called out: “The LORD, the LORD God, is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness,

Isaiah 42:8
I am the LORD; that is My name! I will not yield My glory to another or My praise to idols.

Isaiah 43:10-11
“You are My witnesses,” declares the LORD, “and My servant whom I have chosen, so that you may consider and believe Me and understand that I am He. Before Me no god was formed, and after Me none will come. / I, yes I, am the LORD, and there is no Savior but Me.

Isaiah 44:6
Thus says the LORD, the King and Redeemer of Israel, the LORD of Hosts: “I am the first and I am the last, and there is no God but Me.

Isaiah 45:5-6
I am the LORD, and there is no other; there is no God but Me. I will equip you for battle, though you have not known Me, / so that all may know, from where the sun rises to where it sets, that there is none but Me; I am the LORD, and there is no other.

Jeremiah 32:27
“Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh. Is anything too difficult for Me?

Ezekiel 20:5
and tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: On the day I chose Israel, I swore an oath to the descendants of the house of Jacob and made Myself known to them in the land of Egypt. With an uplifted hand I said to them, ‘I am the LORD your God.’

Ezekiel 20:7
And I said to them: ‘Each of you must throw away the abominations before his eyes, and you must not defile yourselves with the idols of Egypt. I am the LORD your God.’

John 8:58
“Truly, truly, I tell you,” Jesus declared, “before Abraham was born, I am!”

John 17:3
Now this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom You have sent.

Acts 7:32
‘I am the God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.’ Moses trembled with fear and did not dare to look.

Romans 1:20
For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood from His workmanship, so that men are without excuse.


Treasury of Scripture

And God spoke to Moses, and said to him, I am the LORD:

I am the Lord.

Exodus 6:6,8
Wherefore say unto the children of Israel, I am the LORD, and I will bring you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians, and I will rid you out of their bondage, and I will redeem you with a stretched out arm, and with great judgments: …

Exodus 14:18
And the Egyptians shall know that I am the LORD, when I have gotten me honour upon Pharaoh, upon his chariots, and upon his horsemen.

Exodus 17:1
And all the congregation of the children of Israel journeyed from the wilderness of Sin, after their journeys, according to the commandment of the LORD, and pitched in Rephidim: and there was no water for the people to drink.

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Exodus 6
1. God renews his promise by his name JEHOVAH
9. Moses vainly attempts to encourage the Israelites
10. He and Aaron are again sent to Pharaoh
14. Genealogies of Reuben, Simeon and Levi, of whom came Moses and Aaron
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God also told Moses
This phrase indicates a continuation of a conversation between God and Moses. It follows the previous chapter where Moses expressed doubt and frustration about his mission to free the Israelites. This context highlights God's ongoing communication and reassurance to Moses. The use of "also" suggests that God is providing additional information or clarification, emphasizing the importance of what is to follow.

“I am the LORD.”
This declaration is a reaffirmation of God's identity and authority. The name "LORD" is translated from the Hebrew "YHWH," often vocalized as Yahweh, which is the personal name of God revealed to Moses at the burning bush (Exodus 3:14). This name signifies God's eternal existence and unchanging nature. It is a reminder of God's covenant with the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and His faithfulness to fulfill His promises. The statement "I am the LORD" serves as a powerful assertion of divine sovereignty and a call for trust in God's plan. It also foreshadows the deliverance and redemption that God will accomplish, which is a type of the ultimate redemption through Jesus Christ, who is also identified as the "I AM" in John 8:58.

Persons / Places / Events
1. God (Yahweh)
The self-existent, eternal God who reveals Himself to Moses. The name "Yahweh" is significant as it denotes God's eternal presence and unchanging nature.

2. Moses
The chosen leader of the Israelites, tasked with leading them out of Egyptian bondage. At this point, Moses is receiving direct communication from God.

3. Israelites
The descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, who are enslaved in Egypt and awaiting deliverance.

4. Egypt
The land where the Israelites are enslaved, representing a place of bondage and oppression.

5. Pharaoh
The ruler of Egypt, who is resistant to letting the Israelites go, setting the stage for God's demonstration of power.
Teaching Points
Understanding God's Name
The name "Yahweh" signifies God's eternal presence and faithfulness. Reflect on how God's unchanging nature provides stability and assurance in our lives.

God's Revelation
God reveals Himself to His people in ways they can understand. Consider how God has revealed Himself to you personally through Scripture and life experiences.

Trust in God's Promises
Just as God reassured Moses of His identity and promises, we can trust in God's promises today. Reflect on promises in Scripture that you can hold onto in your current circumstances.

God's Sovereignty
Recognize God's ultimate authority and control over all situations. How does acknowledging God's sovereignty change your perspective on challenges you face?

Identity in Christ
As God revealed His identity to Moses, consider how your identity in Christ shapes your actions and decisions. How does knowing who you are in Christ influence your daily life?Verse 2. - And God spake. The promise of the first verse was, apparently, given first, and was quite distinct from all the others - perhaps separated from them by an interval of hours, or days. It was especially addressed to Moses. The rest was in the main (ver. 6-8) a message to the people. I am the Lord. Or, "I am JEHOVAH." Compare 3:15, and note ad loc.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
God also
אֱלֹהִ֖ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

told
וַיְדַבֵּ֥ר (way·ḏab·bêr)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue

Moses,
מֹשֶׁ֑ה (mō·šeh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver

“I
אֲנִ֥י (’ă·nî)
Pronoun - first person common singular
Strong's 589: I

am the LORD.
יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel


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