What does "you will know that I am the LORD" reveal about God's character? Why God Keeps Saying “You Will Know That I Am the LORD” The phrase shows up repeatedly across Scripture—especially in Exodus and Ezekiel. Each time, God is underscoring the same truth: He acts so people will recognize Him as the one true, covenant-keeping God. Below are key insights that flow from the wording itself. God’s Commitment to Self-Revelation • He is not hidden or vague; He wants to be known personally and unmistakably. • Exodus 6:7: “I will take you as My own people, and I will be your God. Then you will know that I am the LORD your God…”. • God’s works in history (plagues, deliverance, miracles) serve the single purpose of unveiling who He is. God’s Sovereign Authority • “I am the LORD” stresses His absolute rule; nothing and no one can thwart Him. • Ezekiel 39:28: “Then they will know that I am the LORD their God, because I made them go into exile… and I will leave none of them remaining among the nations”. • Whether blessing or judgment, every act springs from His sovereign right to govern His creation. God’s Faithfulness to Covenant Promises • The phrase carries covenant weight: “LORD” (YHWH) is the personal name tied to His promises. • Exodus 14:18: “Then the Egyptians will know that I am the LORD, when I am honored through Pharaoh…”. • Every fulfillment—deliverance, discipline, restoration—proves He never forgets His word to His people (cf. Deuteronomy 7:9). God’s Moral Holiness • Ezekiel 36:23: “I will show My holiness through you… Then the nations will know that I am the LORD”. • His actions display moral purity; He cannot overlook sin, yet offers cleansing that reflects His holy nature. God’s Redemptive Power • In Ezekiel 37:13-14, the valley of dry bones vision climaxes: “You will know that I am the LORD, when I open your graves…”. • Bringing life from death foreshadows the ultimate redemption found in Christ’s resurrection (cf. John 11:25). God’s Patient Desire for Relationship • Repetition of the phrase shows patient pursuit—He keeps acting until hearts finally see Him. • 2 Peter 3:9 echoes the theme: “The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise… but is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish…”. Putting It Together Whenever Scripture reads, “You will know that I am the LORD,” God is emphasizing: 1. I am real and involved. 2. I rule over all history. 3. I keep every promise. 4. I am perfectly holy. 5. I redeem and restore. 6. I pursue hearts for relationship. Each appearance of the phrase invites us to trust, worship, and obey the One who reveals Himself so clearly. |
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