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    Exodus 3 (KJV)

    Read Exodus chapter 3 in the King James Version of the Holy Bible.

    Exodus 3

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    Exodus 3:14

    "And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus s…"

    Exodus 3:5

    "And he said, Draw not nigh hither: put off thy shoes from of…"

    Exodus 3:12

    "And he said, Certainly I will be with thee; and this shall b…"

    Exodus 3:6

    "Moreover he said, I am the God of thy father, the God of Abr…"

    Exodus 3:13

    "And Moses said unto God, Behold, when I come unto the childr…"

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    Exodus 3 Summary

    Exodus 3 records one of the most significant theophanies in Scripture—God's appearance to Moses in the burning bush at Mount Horeb. After forty years as a shepherd in Midian, Moses encounters a bush that burns without being consumed. God calls him by name and commissions him to deliver Israel from Egypt.

    When Moses asks God's name, the LORD reveals Himself as 'I AM THAT I AM'—the self-existent, eternal God. This chapter marks the turning point from Israel's slavery to their liberation, and it establishes Moses as God's chosen deliverer.

    Key Themes

    God's self-revelationHoly groundDivine callingThe name of GodReluctant leadership

    Key Verses in Exodus 3

    "Put off thy shoes from off thy feet, for the place whereon thou standest is holy ground."

    — Exodus 3:5

    God's presence transforms ordinary space into sacred ground—holiness is about proximity to God.

    "And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM."

    — Exodus 3:14

    The most profound self-disclosure of God in the Old Testament—He is self-existent, uncaused, and eternally present.

    "I have surely seen the affliction of my people... and I am come down to deliver them."

    — Exodus 3:7-8

    God sees suffering, hears cries, and acts—He is not distant or indifferent.

    Life Application

    God called Moses not at the height of his Egyptian education but after forty years of humbling shepherd work. Your preparation season is not wasted time. God often calls us when we feel least qualified, because His power shines brightest through our weakness.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What does 'I AM THAT I AM' mean?

    The Hebrew 'Ehyeh asher Ehyeh' conveys self-existence—God depends on nothing outside Himself. It also implies faithfulness: He will be present with His people in every situation, as He has always been.

    Why a burning bush?

    The bush that burned without being consumed symbolized God's holy presence that purifies without destroying. Some scholars also see it as a picture of Israel—afflicted but not consumed—because God was with them.

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