Exodus 3:2 cpdv — And the Lord appeared to him in a flame of fire from the midst of a bush. And he saw that the bush was burning and was…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And the Lord appeared to him in a flame of fire from the midst of a bush. And he saw that the bush was burning and was not burnt."

— Exodus 3:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Exodus 3 — Context

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Now Moses was pasturing the sheep of his father-in-law Jethro, a priest of Midian. And when he had driven the flock into the interior of the desert, he came to the mountain of God, Horeb.

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And the Lord appeared to him in a flame of fire from the midst of a bush. And he saw that the bush was burning and was not burnt.

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Therefore, Moses said, “I will go and see this great sight, why the bush is not burnt.”

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Then the Lord, discerning that he proceeded on to see it, called to him from the midst of the bush, and he said, “Moses, Moses.” And he responded, “Here I am.”

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And he said: “Lest you should approach here, remove the shoes from your feet. For the place on which you stand is holy ground.”

Exodus 3:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Exodus 3:2 say?
Exodus 3:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And the Lord appeared to him in a flame of fire from the midst of a bush. And he saw that the bush was burning and was not burnt.”
Where is Exodus 3:2 in the Bible?
Exodus 3:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 3, verse 2.
Who wrote Exodus?
Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Exodus about?
Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.
What are the major themes of Exodus?
Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 3:2.
What translation should I read Exodus 3:2 in?
Exodus 3:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Exodus 3:2?
Exodus 3:2 reads (CPDV): “And the Lord appeared to him in a flame of fire from the midst of a bush. And he saw that the bush was burning and was not burnt.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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