Exodus 3:14 presents what is universally acknowledged to be amongst the greatest exegetical challenges in the Bible.  There has been no consensus on the meaning of this verse for at least 2,300 years because the meaning of just four words therein have defied all efforts at being convincingly explained.  What makes these four words so interesting is that one of them is apparently the Self-given name of God, and this one accounts for three of the four under consideration.

The published content of this website is based upon a paper written on the subject of the Divine name in Exodus 3:14, and specifically on the subject of its meaning.  Although written to a high standard of scholarship, it has not been written with only scholars in mind.  Its subject-matter is relevant to all who are engaged in serious theological exploration, and I believe that what follows will be of interest to all dedicated religious thinkers irrespective of their religious affiliation or educational background.

The paper begins with an introduction to Exodus 3:14 in its revelatory setting at the burning bush, and with an explanation for why this verse has so compelled the attention of religious thinkers and scholars alike.  In Part I of the paper I review the translations and interpretations of Exodus 3:14 in Judaism over the course of the last 2,300 years.  In Part II I present my own analysis of the relevant biblical text, in the course of which I identify a seldom-recognised and poorly understood divine name; the Hebrew word ehyeh.  I present a comprehensive explanation of the meaning of this name and in so doing identify how I believe it should be translated into English.  Following this I explain the meaning of the Hebrew phrase ehyeh asher ehyeh, which also features in this verse, and finally present the translation of Exodus 3:14 that my exegesis implies along with a concise exegetical key for its interpretation.

The 'Files for Download' section has all of the published content and some unpublished content available for download.  Those who are interested to know how Exodus 3:14 has fared in Christian translation and interpretation will also find a review of this subject available for download in the 'Files for Download' section. The published and unpublished content of the site are added to or emended on an ongoing basis, with all such changes being signaled in the 'Files for Download' section.