Exodus 3:6

Moreover he said, “I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham [Father of a multitude], the God of Isaac [Laughter], and the God of Jacob [Supplanter].” + 3:6. Quoted in Matt 22:32; Mark 12:26; Luke 20:37; Acts 3:13 Moses [Drawn out] hid his face; for he was afraid to look + 3:6. Quoted in Acts 7:32 at God.

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In The King James Version

Moreover he said, I am the God of thy father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. And Moses hid his face; for he was afraid to look upon God.

In Context

5He said, “Don’t come close. Take your sandals off of your feet, for the place you are standing on is holy ground.” + 3:5. Quoted in Acts 7:33

7Adonai said, “I have surely seen the affliction of my people who are in Egypt [Abode of slavery], and have sh'ma ·heard obeyed· their cry because of their taskmasters, for I know their sorrows.

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Cross References

Genesis 12:1Now Adonai said to Avram [Exalted father], “Leave + 12:1. Quoted in Heb 11:8 your country, and your relatives, and your father’s house, and go to the land that I will show you. + 12:1. Quoted in Acts 7:3

Genesis 17:3Avram [Exalted father] fell on his face. God talked with him, saying,

Genesis 26:24Adonai appeared to him the same night, and said, “I am the God of Abraham [Father of a multitude] your father. Don’t be afraid, for I am with you, and will bless you, and multiply your offspring for my servant Abraham [Father of a multitude]’s sake.”

Genesis 28:17He was afraid, and said, “How dreadful is this place! This is none other than God’s house, and this is the gate of heaven.”

Genesis 32:9Jacob [Supplanter] said, “God of my father Abraham [Father of a multitude], and God of my father Isaac [Laughter], Adonai, who said to me, ‘ Teshuvah ·Completely return· to your country, and to your relatives, and I will do you good,’

Exodus 3:15God said moreover to Moses [Drawn out], “You shall tell the children of Israel [God prevails] this, ‘Yahweh, the God of your fathers, + 3:15. Quoted in Acts 5:30, 22:14, 24:14 the God of Abraham [Father of a multitude], the God of Isaac [Laughter], and the God of Jacob [Supplanter], + 3:15. Quoted in Acts 3:13 has sent me to you.’ This is my name forever, and this is my memorial to all generations. (5)

Matthew Henry on Exodus 3:2-7

The Burning Bush. ( b. c. 1491.) 1 Now Moses kept the flock of Jethro his father in law, the priest of Midian: and he led the flock to the backside of the desert, and came to the mountain of God, even to Horeb. 2 And the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a flame of fire out of the midst of a bush: and he looked, and, behold, the bush burned with fire, and the bush was not consumed. 3 And Moses said, I will now turn aside, and see this great sight, why the bush is not burnt. 4 And when the Lord saw that he… Read the whole commentary →

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