Exodus 3:14 is studied here as a Biblical passage first: in its immediate King James context, through its recurring metaphysical themes, and through source-grounded readings preserved in Neville Goddard's lectures and books.
And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you.
Read the Passage in Context
- 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?
- Exodus 3:14 And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you.
- 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: this is my name for ever, and this is my memorial unto all generations.
Open Exodus 3:14 in the YHWSA Bible workspace for the complete chapter, word tools, notes, and comparisons.
Key Metaphysical Themes
- I Am
- God'S Name
- Consciousness
- Divine Identity
- Creation
- Declaration
- Assumption
- Divinity Of Man
- Redemption
- Awareness
- Consciousness As God
- Self-Identification
Neville’s Reading in A Divine Event
The name 'I AM' is the eternal, unchanging name of God, identical with the individual's consciousness of being. This 'I AM' is the sole Lord, and there is no other divine power.
In the Book of Exodus, Moses was told to "Say unto the people of Israel, "I am has sent you." This is my name forever. By this name I shall be remembered throughout all generations, and besides me there is no other Lord."
Source: A Divine Event
Neville’s Reading in A State Called Moses
This verse is the grand revelation of God's name as 'I AM,' signifying that one's consciousness, expressed as 'I AM,' is the sole creative power, and whatever one declares oneself to be, becomes reality.
Go and tell them `I am has sent me to you.' Whatever you declare, is; for God's name is any form of the verb to be, whether it is I am, I was, or I will be.
Source: A State Called Moses
Neville’s Reading in All That Is Divine
The declaration 'I am' is a proclamation of man's inherent divinity, directly linking man's consciousness to God. God cannot abandon the 'I' of man because it is God himself, making redemption inevitable for all.
for the moment he says, "I am," he is proclaiming all that is divine in his flesh. Therefore, God cannot cast away that which constitutes the "I" of man without casting himself away, and that is impossible.
Source: All That Is Divine
Neville’s Reading in Consciousness
God's eternal name is 'I AM', signifying that our awareness of being is the divine creative power itself.
The first quote is taken from the Book of Exodus. Here, Moses is talking to God and he said, “When I go back to the people, who shall I say has sent me?” The voice answers, “Tell them I am has sent me unto you. That is my name forever and the name I shall be known by throughout all generations.”
Source: Consciousness
Neville’s Reading in Feed My Sheep
Neville identifies 'I AM' as the true name of God, which is synonymous with one's own consciousness. To declare 'I AM' is to invoke the divine creative power within.
for the Lord is your own wonderful consciousness. When you say "I AM" that is the Lord. Go tell them I AM hath sent you.
Source: Feed My Sheep
Neville’s Reading in Fulfillment Of Gods Plan
The 'I Am' is the true identity of Jesus, God, and the Lord God Jehovah, representing the individual's own consciousness and being, prior to any external identification.
Say, 'I Am,' that’s Jesus. Don’t say, I am man or John or Peter or anything, just I Am. That’s Jesus. That’s God. That’s the Lord God Jehovah.
Source: Fulfillment Of Gods Plan
Practical Reflection
- Recognizing one's own 'I AMness' as the ultimate divine reality and the only Lord is foundational to spiritual awakening and the conscious creation of one's experience.
- To manifest desires, one must declare and assume the desired state, recognizing that 'I AM' is the only God and the source of all creation, making one's 'I AM' declarations inherently creative.
- Recognize that every time you say 'I AM', you are using the creative name of God, and whatever follows 'I AM' is being created in your experience.
- By consciously identifying with the desired state through the declaration 'I AM [the desired state]', one activates the creative power of their own consciousness to bring that state into being.
Authoritative Neville Sources
YHWSA provides the Biblical workspace. MyNevilleGoddard.com preserves the complete source works behind the Neville-specific readings.
- A Divine Event (lecture)
- A State Called Moses (lecture)
- All That Is Divine (lecture)
- Consciousness (lecture)
- Feed My Sheep (lecture)
- Fulfillment Of Gods Plan (lecture)
Questions about Exodus 3:14
What is the metaphysical meaning of Exodus 3:14?
YHWSA reads Exodus 3:14 in its Biblical context while examining the states of consciousness and spiritual themes expressed by the passage.
Where can I read Exodus 3:14 in context?
Open the linked YHWSA Bible workspace to read the complete chapter and use its language, note, and comparison tools.
Where did Neville Goddard discuss Exodus 3:14?
The source list links to the complete lectures and books on MyNevilleGoddard.com rather than reproducing those works as a competing article.