Exodus 3:14

EXODUS—NOTE ON Exodus 3:14 I AM WHO I AM. The three occurrences of “I AM” in v. Exodus 3:14 are all forms of the Hebrew verb “to be.” Each relates to the divine name Yahweh (“the LORD”; see note on v. 15). The word translated “I am” can also be translated “I will be” (see esv footnote). Given the context of v. Exodus 3:12 (“I will be with you”), the name of Yahweh (“the LORD”) is a clear reminder of God’s faithfulness to his people.