Exodus 3:13
And Moses said unto God, Behold, when I come unto the children of Israel, and shall say unto them, The God of your fathers hath sent me unto you; and they shall say to me, What is his name? what shall I say unto them?
Cross-references
Exodus 3:14 directly answers Moses' question by revealing God's name 'I AM', completing the exchange.
Exodus 33:19 gives a fuller revelation of God's name and character — adding His sovereignty in grace.
Exodus 34:6 expands on the name with a profound description of God's mercy, grace, and faithfulness.
In Exodus 15:3, Israel proclaims 'the LORD is his name' after the Red Sea, confirming the name revealed here.
Matthew 1:23 gives Jesus the name 'Immanuel' meaning 'God with us' — echoing the revelation of God's presence.
Matthew 1:21 gives Jesus' name meaning 'Yahweh saves' — directly answering the question of God's saving identity.
Isaiah 42:8 reaffirms the LORD's exclusive claim to His name, echoing the self-revelation to Moses.
Jeremiah 23:6 names the coming king 'The LORD Our Righteousness' — a divine title building on the name revealed here.
In John 17:6, Jesus says He has revealed the Father's name to His disciples, continuing the divine self-disclosure from Exodus.
In Genesis 32:29, Jacob asks a divine being's name but is not told, contrasting with the direct revelation here.
In Proverbs 30:4, the same question 'What is his name?' is posed rhetorically, contrasting with God's direct answer here.
Proverbs 18:10 portrays the name of the LORD as a refuge, a concept rooted in the name revealed to Moses.
Deuteronomy 32:3 calls for proclaiming the LORD's name — a direct echo of the revelation of that name.
Numbers 6:27 shows God's name placed on Israel for blessing — the practical application of the name revealed here.
Psalm 48:10 echoes that God's name itself inspires praise worldwide, linking the revelation of His name to His reputation.
Psalm 20:1 uses the name of the God of Jacob as a refuge — the name revealed here becomes a prayer.
1 Kings 8:42 speaks of nations hearing of God's great name — the name revealed here becomes known worldwide.