Exodus 6:2 web — God spoke to Moses, and said to him, "I am Yahweh;

World English Bible

"God spoke to Moses, and said to him, "I am Yahweh;"

— Exodus 6:2, World English Bible

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Exodus 6 — Context

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Yahweh said to Moses, "Now you shall see what I will do to Pharaoh, for by a strong hand he shall let them go, and by a strong hand he shall drive them out of his land."

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God spoke to Moses, and said to him, "I am Yahweh;

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and I appeared to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, as God Almighty; but by my name Yahweh I was not known to them.

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I have also established my covenant with them, to give them the land of Canaan, the land of their travels, in which they lived as aliens.

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Moreover I have heard the groaning of the children of Israel, whom the Egyptians keep in bondage, and I have remembered my covenant.

Exodus 6:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 6:2 say?
Exodus 6:2 in the World English Bible reads: “God spoke to Moses, and said to him, "I am Yahweh;”
Where is Exodus 6:2 in the Bible?
Exodus 6:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 6, 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 6:2.
What translation should I read Exodus 6:2 in?
Exodus 6:2 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 6:2?
Exodus 6:2 reads (WEB): “God spoke to Moses, and said to him, "I am Yahweh;” 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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