Divine Name

The Divine Name is the holy name God revealed to Moses, 'I AM WHO I AM,' a name too sacred to be spoken carelessly. It expresses God's eternal, self-existent being and his faithful presence with his people. This theme draws us into reverence before the God who simply is.

• Also known as: I AM, YHWH, Tetragrammaton, Name of God
• Role: Theme of God's revealed name
• Key Scripture: Exodus 3:13-15, John 8:58, Philippians 2:9-11

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