Where did they invent that I AM is some name of God?

[RLT63]

From your preferred translation:

The Voice​

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Eternal One: 14 I AM WHO I AM.[a] This is what you should tell the people of Israel: “I AM has sent me to rescue you “

John 8:58​

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The Voice​

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Jesus: 58 I tell you the truth; I AM before Abraham was born. /////// More from The Voice @Wrangler

 

[WalterandDebbie]

I don't read in any Hebrew Scripture that God says His name is I AM. Who gave that name to God?

Hello ElieG12, Jesus spoke of Himself in this way:

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Monday 12-26-22 2nd. Day Of The Weekly Cycle, Tevet 2, 5783 6th. Winter Day

John 4:26, 5:43, 6:20, 41, 7:28, 29, 8:12, 23, 24, 28, 9:5, 39, 10:7, 10, 14, 36, 11:15, 25, 12:26, 46, 13:13:33, 14:3, 6, 10,

15:1, 17:10, 15, 16, 24, 18:5, 6, 8, 20:17

In The Old Testament Exodus 3:14-15, Exodus 6:2, Deuteronomy 32:39, Isaiah 48:12

Love, Walter and Debbie

 

[Wrangler]

From your preferred translation:

The Voice​

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Eternal One: 14 I AM WHO I AM.[a] This is what you should tell the people of Israel: “I AM has sent me to rescue you “

Yes and notice. No where does that verse say this is his name. Why do you pretend it does?

 

[Robert Gwin]

John 8:58​

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The Voice​

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Jesus: 58 I tell you the truth; I AM before Abraham was born. /////// More from The Voice @Wrangler

So, how does that relate to God's name Rl?

 

[Wrangler]

No Sir, we both realize that God is a spirit but Jesus is not only the Son of GOD but He is also what He says He is throughout the scriptures.

That vague statement reflects your eisegesis. Mark 1:1 does not say that Jesus is not only the son of God. Why do you go beyond Scripture in violation of Mark 7:13? Why do you pretend it is a mystery in violation of 2 Cor 1:13?

 

[Wrangler]

John 8:58​

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The Voice​

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Jesus: 58 I tell you the truth; I AM before Abraham was born. /////// More from The Voice @Wrangler

My guess is every English speaking person uses the statement I am. Not a claim of deity.

 

[WalterandDebbie]

That vague statement reflects your eisegesis. Mark 1:1 does not say that Jesus is not only the son of God. Why do you go beyond Scripture in violation of Mark 7:13? Why do you pretend it is a mystery in violation of 2 Cor 1:13?

There are reasons for everything.

 

[Wrangler]

There are reasons for everything.

That's your answer to why you violate Scripture? Good grief.

 

[WalterandDebbie]

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That's your answer to why you violate Scripture? Good grief.

Just trying to stay along with the OP

 

[RLT63]

Yes and notice. No where does that verse say this is his name. Why do you pretend it does?

I AM has sent me to rescue you.

 

[RLT63]

So, how does that relate to God's name Rl?

Read the previous post. You and @Wrangler crack me up.

 

[Wrangler]

I AM has sent me to rescue you.

The Big Guy needs his 10%. Do you think "The Big Guy" is the Being's name?

 

[RLT63]

The Big Guy needs his 10%. Do you think "The Big Guy" is the Being's name?

Reductio ad absurdum​

 

[Wrangler]

Reductio ad absurdum​

Yes, I employ Reductio ad absurdum all the time. It is an effective method to show the absurdity of my opponents argument. It is not illogical but reveals the illogic of your position. Why is "The Big Guy" absurd but "I am" not absurd equating of one's name?

 

[RLT63]

The Big Guy needs his 10%. Do you think "The Big Guy" is the Being's name?

Exodus 3 The Voice ;
Moses: 13 Let’s say I go to the people of Israel and tell them, “The God of your fathers has sent me to rescue you,” and then they reply, “What is His name?” What should I tell them then?

Eternal One: 14 I AM WHO I AM.[d] This is what you should tell the people of Israel: “I AM has sent me to rescue you.”

 

[RLT63]

Yes, I employ Reductio ad absurdum all the time. It is an effective method to show the absurdity of my opponents argument. It is not illogical but reveals the illogic of your position. Why is "The Big Guy" absurd but "I am" not absurd equating of one's name?

Almost every version has the same name. Even The Message;
13 Then Moses said to God, “Suppose I go to the People of Israel and I tell them, ‘The God of your fathers sent me to you’; and they ask me, ‘What is his name?’ What do I tell them?”

14 God said to Moses, “I-AM-WHO-I-AM. Tell the People of Israel, ‘I-AM sent me to you.

 

[Wrangler]

Almost every version has the same name.

Yes but it is not "I am."

It is common language usage to saying something about yourself IN ADDITION TO YOUR NAME. I might say who I work for if it is for my work. Sometimes I go to a business event for my wife's company. In mingling with her coworkers, I often tell them that I am the husband of who they work with. And then I tell them my name.

God did the same thing here - and you know it.

He said something unique about him, his eternal nature. Then, he actually stated his name. It's silly for you to pretend your name is "I am a PIA" when your name is clearly RLT63.

 

[Wrangler]

God said to Moses, “I-AM-WHO-I-AM. Tell the People of Israel, ‘I-AM sent me to you.

No one is denying that Jesus' God is eternal. But notice God did not say his name is "I am." He said that in the next verse.

 

[WalterandDebbie]

Not able to respond is the literal meaning of irresponsible. You replied, yes. But your reply was not responsive to the point.

Carry on wayward son.

You should be tired of having your way with people, but I will rather be overcome by your evil with good.

 

[RLT63]

Yes but it is not "I am."

It is common language usage to saying something about yourself IN ADDITION TO YOUR NAME. I might say who I work for if it is for my work. Sometimes I go to a business event for my wife's company. In mingling with her coworkers, I often tell them that I am the husband of who they work with. And then I tell them my name.

God did the same thing here - and you know it.

He said something unique about him, his eternal nature. Then, he actually stated his name. It's silly for you to pretend your name is "I am a PIA" when your name is clearly RLT63.

I AM has sent me. Tell the people I AM has sent me. It’s the name God wanted to be associated with. It’s not the only name, but it’s one.