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Exodus 4:1
And Moses answered and said, But, behold, they will not believe me, nor hearken unto my voice: for they will say, The LORD hath not appeared unto thee.

Exodus 3:18
And they shall hearken to thy voice: and thou shalt come, thou and the elders of Israel, unto the king of Egypt, and ye shall say unto him, The LORD God of the Hebrews hath met with us: and now let us go, we beseech thee, three days' journey into the wilderness, that we may sacrifice to the LORD our God.

Exodus 4:31
And the people believed: and when they heard that the LORD had visited the children of Israel, and that he had looked upon their affliction, then they bowed their heads and worshipped.

the Lord.

Exodus 3:15
And God said moreover unto Moses, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, The LORD God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, hath sent me unto you: thisis my name for ever, and thisis my memorial unto all generations.

Genesis 12:7
And the LORD appeared unto Abram, and said, Unto thy seed will I give this land: and there builded he an altar unto the LORD, who appeared unto him.

Genesis 17:1
And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the LORD appeared to Abram, and said unto him, Iam the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect.

that the LORD,
The use of "LORD" in all capital letters signifies the divine name YHWH, emphasizing God's covenantal relationship with Israel. This name is first revealed to Moses inExodus 3:14, where God declares, "I AM WHO I AM." It underscores God's eternal, self-existent nature and His faithfulness to His promises.

the God of their fathers—
This phrase connects the current generation of Israelites with their ancestral heritage, reminding them of the longstanding covenant relationship. It serves to reassure the Israelites that the God who is acting now is the same God who was faithful to their ancestors, reinforcing continuity and trust in His promises.

the God of Abraham,
Abraham is the patriarch with whom God first established His covenant, promising numerous descendants and a land for his offspring (Genesis 12:1-3). This reference to Abraham underscores the fulfillment of God's promises and His ongoing commitment to the covenant, which is foundational to Israel's identity and hope.

the God of Isaac,
Isaac, the son of promise, represents the continuation of God's covenant with Abraham. The mention of Isaac highlights God's faithfulness in preserving the covenant line and His miraculous provision, as seen in Isaac's birth to Sarah in her old age (Genesis 21:1-3).

and the God of Jacob—
Jacob, later named Israel, is the father of the twelve tribes. His life is marked by encounters with God, such as the vision at Bethel (Genesis 28:10-22) and wrestling with the angel (Genesis 32:22-32). This reference emphasizes God's personal involvement and transformative power in the lives of His people.

has appeared to you.
The appearance of God to Moses is a theophany, a direct encounter with the divine. This validates Moses' prophetic authority and mission. The burning bush (Exodus 3:2-4) is a significant theophany, symbolizing God's holiness and His call to deliver Israel. This encounter prefigures the ultimate revelation of God in Jesus Christ, who is the visible image of the invisible God (Colossians 1:15).

God is giving Moses a clear purpose for the signs He is about to perform. These signs are not random displays but intentional proofs.

•Exodus 3:18 shows the same divine goal—winning Israel’s trust.

•John 20:31 echoes the pattern: “These are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ.”

• Every miracle in Scripture, from the plagues (Exodus 7–12) to Christ’s resurrection (Acts 2:32), carries this “so that” purpose—calling people to faith.

Belief is the doorway to obedience and deliverance.

•Exodus 4:8 anticipates Israel’s response: if they do not believe the first sign, they may believe the next.

•Hebrews 11:6 reminds us that “without faith it is impossible to please God.”

•John 11:42 shows Jesus praying “that they may believe,” revealing that God has always aimed at faith-producing revelation.

The Name in all caps (YHWH) declares God’s self-existence and covenant faithfulness.

•Exodus 3:14-15 revealed this Name to Moses at the burning bush.

•Deuteronomy 6:4 proclaims, “Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is One,” grounding Israel’s identity in the singular, living God.

•Isaiah 42:8 underscores His uniqueness: “I am the LORD; that is My name; I will not give My glory to another.”

God ties His present activity to His unbroken relationship with Israel’s ancestors.

•Genesis 17:7 established an “everlasting covenant” with Abraham’s line.

• InActs 3:13, Peter calls Him “the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the God of our fathers,” proving continuity from Old to New Testament.

•Psalm 105:8-10 celebrates that He “remembers His covenant forever.”

Repeating the patriarchs’ names stresses personal faithfulness to each generation.

•Genesis 26:24—God assures Isaac, “I am the God of your father Abraham.”

•Genesis 28:13—He promises Jacob the same covenant land and blessing.

•Matthew 22:32—Jesus cites this title to prove the resurrection: “He is not the God of the dead but of the living,” affirming that the patriarchs still live before Him.

Moses is not self-appointed; he has encountered the living God.

•Exodus 3:2 describes the angel of the LORD appearing in the flame.

•Acts 7:30-32 recounts Stephen’s testimony of that appearance, confirming its historical truth.

•Galatians 1:15-16 shows Paul’s own calling by divine revelation, paralleling Moses’ experience of being sent after a direct encounter.

Exodus 4:5 unpacks God’s purpose behind miraculous signs: to lead His people to genuine faith in the LORD—the same covenant-keeping God revered by Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—who personally appeared to Moses. The verse reassures Israel (and us) that God’s actions are rooted in His historic promises, His revealed Name, and His intimate involvement with His servants.