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What did Jesus mean when he said “before Abraham was, I am”?

Answered by BibleQ . October 12, 2009 - 4:58 pm 32

John 8:56-59 Your father Abraham rejoiced that he would see my day. He saw it and was glad.” 57 So the Jews said to him, “You are not yet fifty years old, and have you seen Abraham?” 58 Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I am.” 59 So […]

Where did the name “Jehovah” come from?

Answered by BibleQ . August 8, 2009 - 5:37 pm 3

“Jehovah” is a mispronunciation of the Hebrew name of God, resulting from a confusion over what vowels were to be included when saying the name. The Hebrew name of God is יהוה (YHWH). This was revealed to Moses by God in Exodus 6:2-3. In Hebrew, there are usually no vowels inserted and it is up […]

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