25/09/2025
"I am that I am" is
Ehyeh asher ehyeh
lets dive a bit into it..
note that the following info is already in the public domain... you can access it on google... though it is not every information on Google about scripture that is right
In biblical Hebrew, the word ehyeh (אֶהְיֶה) is in the imperfective aspect, not a fixed tense like present or future. This means it describes an action that is ongoing or not yet completed. Therefore, ehyeh can be understood as meaning "I am," "I will be," or even "I am being," depending on the context, emphasizing God's eternal and unchanging nature rather than a simple moment in time.
Understanding Hebrew Aspect vs. Tense
Traditional Tense Systems: English verbs have a clear distinction between
past, present, and future tenses (e.g., "I was," "I am," "I will be").
Hebrew Aspect: Biblical Hebrew uses an aspectual system with two main forms:
Perfective Aspect: Describes completed actions.
Imperfective Aspect: Describes actions that are not completed, continuous, ongoing or unfolding into the future.
Why Ehyeh Translates to Both "I Am" and "I Will Be"
Contextual Meaning: Since ehyeh is in the imperfective aspect, it can carry a present or future sense.
God's Nature: In the phrase Ehyeh asher ehyeh ("I am that I am" or "I will be that I will be"), the imperfective nature of ehyeh suggests God's eternal and continuous existence. It implies that God's being is always in the process of "being," not bound by a specific time.
Key Interpretations of Ehyeh.
"I Am" (Present): Refers to God's eternal presence and unchanging nature, that He has always been, is now, and always will be.
"I Will Be" (Future): Emphasizes God's faithfulness and commitment to be with His people in the future.
"I Will Be What I Will Be" / "I Shall Prove to Be Whatsoever I Shall Prove to Be": A more literal rendering that highlights the unending and boundless nature of God's existence and power.
Rev Atkins is right that אהיה is future tense in Modern Hebrew, but not in classical Hebrew.
In classical, that verb tense is called the 'imperfect' (ie not yet complete). From the Dictionary of English Grammar for Students of Biblical Hebrew:
The imperfect tense is used to communicate an ongoing or continuous action, whether in the past, present, or the future with respect to the speaker. ... The imperfect tense in Hebrew generally expresses a present or future action, though context allows for more nuanced treatments.
To the lay man who doesn't understand these terminologies and technicalities, everything I have posted means Christ is Yaweh...
Secondly, 'I am that I am' is simply saying, Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever...
He was who/what you think he was, he is who/what you think he is, and would be unto you who/what you think him to be...
If you need any clarification beyond this, kindly call me... On 0249491861
