Exodus 3:15

Amharic New Standard Translation (አማርኛ አዲሱ መደበኛ ትርጉም) 2005

እግዚአብሔርም እንደገና ሙሴን እንዲህ አለው፦ “ለእስራኤል ሕዝብ እንዲህ በላቸው፦ የአባቶቻችሁ የአብርሃም፥ የይስሐቅ፥ የያዕቆብ አምላክ እግዚአብሔር ወደ እናንተ ልኮኛል፤ ይህ የዘለዓለም ስሜ ነው፤ በዚህም ስም ከትውልድ እስከ ትውልድ እታወቃለሁ።

What Does This Mean?

In this verse, God tells Moses to tell the Israelites that He is the God of their ancestors, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and that He has sent Moses to them. God also says that this name, 'the LORD,' is His name forever and will be remembered by all generations.

Explained for Children

Imagine your grandpa tells you that he's been watching over your family for a very long time, just like how he watches over your parents and now over you. He's saying, 'I've always been here, and I always will be here.' That's what God is telling the Israelites about Himself, that He has always been with them and will always be with them.

Historical Background

This verse is part of the Book of Exodus, written by Moses around 1446-1406 BCE. It's directed to the Israelites, who were enslaved in Egypt at the time. The cultural setting is one of oppression and the need for divine intervention, which God promises through Moses.

Living It Out Today

Imagine you are going through a tough time, like losing a job or having health issues. This verse reminds you that just like God was with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, He is also with you, and He will always be there for you, no matter what.

Topics

• God's promises
• Faith
• Salvation history
• Divine intervention
• Eternal names

Related Verses

• Genesis 26:24
• Genesis 28:13
• Genesis 48:3
• Psalm 91:14
• Matthew 28:20

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is God's name 'the LORD' important in Exodus 3:15?

The name 'the LORD' (Yahweh in Hebrew) is crucial because it signifies God's eternal nature and His covenantal relationship with His people, affirming that He is the same God who interacted with the patriarchs.

How does this verse connect to the Exodus story?

This verse establishes God's identity and His promise to deliver His people from slavery in Egypt, which is the central theme of the Exodus narrative.

What does it mean that God is the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob?

It means that God has a long-standing relationship with the Israelites through their ancestors, showing continuity and faithfulness across generations.

How can this verse help us in our daily lives?

This verse reminds us of God's constant presence and faithfulness, encouraging us to trust in Him and His promises, even in challenging circumstances.