Exodus 3:3 web — Moses said, "I will turn aside now, and see this great sight, why the bush is not burnt."

World English Bible

"Moses said, "I will turn aside now, and see this great sight, why the bush is not burnt.""

— Exodus 3:3, World English Bible

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Exodus 3 — Context

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Now Moses was keeping the flock of Jethro, his father-in-law, the priest of Midian, and he led the flock to the back of the wilderness, and came to God's mountain, to Horeb.

2

The angel of Yahweh appeared to him in a flame of fire out of the midst of a bush. He looked, and behold, the bush burned with fire, and the bush was not consumed.

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Moses said, "I will turn aside now, and see this great sight, why the bush is not burnt."

4

When Yahweh saw that he turned aside to see, God called to him out of the midst of the bush, and said, "Moses! Moses!" He said, "Here I am."

5

He said, "Don't come close. Take your sandals off of your feet, for the place you are standing on is holy ground."

6

Moreover he said, "I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob." Moses hid his face; for 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 World English Bible reads: “Moses said, "I will turn aside now, and see this great sight, why the bush is not burnt."”
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 (WEB): “Moses said, "I will turn aside now, and see this great sight, why the bush is 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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