Exodus 3:3 net — So Moses thought,“I will turn aside to see this amazing sight. Why does the bush not burn up?”

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"So Moses thought,“I will turn aside to see this amazing sight. Why does the bush not burn up?”"

— Exodus 3:3, NET Bible

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Exodus 3 — Context

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Now Moses was shepherding the flock of his father-in-law Jethro, the priest of Midian, and he led the flock to the far side of the desert and came to the mountain of God, to Horeb.

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The angel of the LORD appeared to him in a flame of fire from within a bush. He looked– and the bush was ablaze with fire, but it was not being consumed!

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So Moses thought,“I will turn aside to see this amazing sight. Why does the bush not burn up?”

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When the LORD saw that he had turned aside to look, God called to him from within the bush and said,“Moses, Moses!” And Moses said,“Here I am.”

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God said,“Do not approach any closer! Take your sandals off your feet, for the place where you are standing is holy ground.”

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He added,“I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.” Then Moses hid his face, because he was afraid to look at God.

Exodus 3:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 3:3 say?
Exodus 3:3 in the NET Bible reads: “So Moses thought,“I will turn aside to see this amazing sight. Why does the bush not burn up?””
Where is Exodus 3:3 in the Bible?
Exodus 3:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 3, verse 3.
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 3:3.
What translation should I read Exodus 3:3 in?
Exodus 3:3 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 3:3?
Exodus 3:3 reads (NET): “So Moses thought,“I will turn aside to see this amazing sight. Why does the bush not burn up?”” 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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