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The term "I'm" is a contraction of "I am," which is significant in biblical texts, particularly in the context of God's self-identification. In the Bible, the phrase "I am" is notably used by God to reveal His eternal and self-existent nature. This entry explores the theological and scriptural significance of "I am" as it appears in the Bible.

Divine Self-Identification

One of the most profound uses of "I am" is found in the Old Testament, where God reveals Himself to Moses in the burning bush. In Exodus 3:14 , God declares, "I AM WHO I AM." This statement is a profound declaration of God's eternal existence and unchanging nature. It signifies that God is self-sufficient, independent, and the source of all being. The Hebrew phrase "Ehyeh Asher Ehyeh" is often translated as "I AM WHO I AM," emphasizing God's eternal presence and sovereignty.

The Name of God

The phrase "I am" is closely related to the divine name YHWH, often rendered as "LORD" in English translations. This name is derived from the Hebrew verb "to be," reflecting God's eternal and self-existent nature. In the context of the Bible, God's use of "I am" serves as a reminder of His covenant faithfulness and His role as the Creator and Sustainer of the universe.

Jesus and the "I Am" Statements

In the New Testament, Jesus Christ uses the phrase "I am" in a series of declarations that reveal His divine identity and mission. These "I am" statements are found primarily in the Gospel of John and are significant for understanding the nature of Christ. Some of these statements include:

· "I am the bread of life" (John 6:35)
· "I am the light of the world" (John 8:12)
· "I am the door" (John 10:9)
· "I am the good shepherd" (John 10:11)
· "I am the resurrection and the life" (John 11:25)
· "I am the way and the truth and the life" (John 14:6)
· "I am the true vine" (John 15:1)

These statements not only affirm Jesus' divinity but also His role as the source of spiritual life and salvation. Each "I am" statement provides insight into the character and work of Christ, emphasizing His unique relationship with God the Father and His redemptive mission.

Theological Implications

The use of "I am" in the Bible carries deep theological implications. It underscores the belief in God's eternal, unchanging nature and His active presence in the world. For Christians, the "I am" statements of Jesus affirm His divinity and His role as the Savior. They serve as a foundation for understanding the nature of God and His relationship with humanity.

In summary, the phrase "I am" is a powerful expression of divine identity and presence, central to both the Old and New Testaments. It reveals the nature of God as eternal and self-existent and highlights the divine nature of Jesus Christ as the Son of God.

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary

(n.) A contraction of I am.

Greek

627. apologia -- a speech in defense
... supplying . [An "apology" in times had nothing to do with saying, "I'm
sorry," but rather was a () that presented (supplied ).]. ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/627.htm - 7k

Library

Jesus is Mine! I'M Now Prepared
... AFTER SERMON. Hymn 97 JESUS is mine! I'm now prepared. John Newton 8,8,8,8 Hab
3:17,18. JESUS is mine! I'm now prepared. To meet with what I thought most hard; ...
//christianbookshelf.org/newton/olney hymns/hymn 97 jesus is mine.htm

"There, Baby!" Said Diamond; "I'M So Happy that I Can Only Sing ...
... Chapter 25 "There, baby!" said Diamond; "I'm so happy that I can only sing
nonsense.? "There, baby!" said Diamond; "I'm so happy ...
/.../macdonald/at the back of the north wind/chapter 25 there baby said.htm

A Rest Here have I Never. --Ps. cxix.
... Fatherland's on high. Here up and down I'm driven; In rest eternal there, God's
gift of grace is given That endeth toil and care. What hath ...
/.../gerhardt/paul gerhardts spiritual songs/a rest here have i.htm

I must not Go on Describing what Cannot be Described...
... "I shall be sorry to leave you, North Wind, but I would rather not see the ship
go down. And I'm afraid the poor people will cry, and I should hear them. ...
/.../macdonald/at the back of the north wind/chapter 7 i must not.htm

I have Been Asked to Tell You About the Back of the North Wind. .. ...
... "You are quite mistaken. Windows are to see out of, you say. Well, I'm in my house,
and I want windows to see out of it.". ... "I'm sure I don't know. ...
/.../macdonald/at the back of the north wind/chapter 1 i have been.htm

The Value of the One
... Then a sorrowful little voice quavered:". 'I'm so lonely. ... Would you like some supper?'.
'No, I don't want anything; I'm lonely and miserable,' quavered Kate. ...
/.../carpenter/the angel adjutant of twice born men/i the value of the.htm

"I'll Never Steal Again --If Father Kills Me for It"
... "What are you doing here?". "Don't tell anybody, sir; I'm hiding.". ... Now you wait
patiently here for a little time; I'm going away to see a lady. ...
/.../ill never steal againif father.htm

I am Listening.
... Ref."I am list'ning; oh, I'm list'ning Just to hear the accents fall! I am
list'ning; oh, I'm list'ning To the Savior's gentle call! ...
//christianbookshelf.org/lorenz/the otterbein hymnal/237 i am listening 8s.htm

Jesus, My All, to Heaven is Gone.
... view. I'm going home, I'm going home, I'm going home to die no more; To
die no more, to die no more, I'm going home to die no more. ...
/.../various/indian methodist hymn-book/23 jesus my all to.htm

Blessing and Trial.
... I am so happy! Run quick and tell your mother!" Bessie ran to the house to tell
the glad news, but her father was there nearly as soon, saying, "Oh, I'm saved! ...
/.../byrum/the value of a praying mother/chapter xiii blessing and trial.htm

Thesaurus

I'm (30 Occurrences)
I'm. Illyr'icum, I'm. Image . Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) A contraction
of I am. Multi-Version Concordance I'm (30 Occurrences). ...
/i/i'm.htm - 14k

It's (28 Occurrences)
... (WEB). 1 Corinthians 12:16 If the ear would say, "Because I'm not the eye, I'm not
part of the body," it's not therefore not part of the body. (WEB). ...
/i/it's.htm - 13k

Belong (127 Occurrences)
... (See NIV). 1 Corinthians 12:15 If the foot would say, "Because I'm not the hand,
I'm not part of the body," it is not therefore not part of the body. ...
/b/belong.htm - 35k

Cease (138 Occurrences)
... (WEY). 1 Corinthians 12:15 If the foot would say, "Because I'm not the hand, I'm
not part of the body," it is not therefore not part of the body. (See NIV). ...
/c/cease.htm - 40k

Untie (10 Occurrences)
... (WEB WEY NAS RSV NIV). John 1:27 He is the one who comes after me, who is preferred
before me, whose sandal strap I'm not worthy to loosen." (See NAS RSV NIV). ...
/u/untie.htm - 9k

Sandal (14 Occurrences)
... John 1:27 He is the one who comes after me, who is preferred before me, whose sandal
strap I'm not worthy to loosen." (WEB WEY DBY YLT NAS RSV NIV). ...
/s/sandal.htm - 11k

Loosen (8 Occurrences)
... John 1:27 He is the one who comes after me, who is preferred before me,
whose sandal strap I'm not worthy to loosen." (WEB). Exodus ...
/l/loosen.htm - 9k

Invalid (3 Occurrences)
... John 5:7 The sick man answered him, "Sir, I have no one to put me into the pool
when the water is stirred up, but while I'm coming, another steps down before me ...
/i/invalid.htm - 7k

Illyr'icum (1 Occurrence)
Illyr'icum. Illyricum, Illyr'icum. I'm . Multi-Version Concordance Illyr'icum
(1 Occurrence). ... Illyricum, Illyr'icum. I'm . Reference Bible.
/i/illyr'icum.htm - 6k

Preferred (9 Occurrences)
... (KJV DBY WBS). John 1:27 He is the one who comes after me, who is preferred before
me, whose sandal strap I'm not worthy to loosen." (WEB KJV WBS). ...
/p/preferred.htm - 9k

Resources

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I'm (30 Occurrences)

Matthew 8:8
The centurion answered, "Lord, I'm not worthy for you to come under my roof. Just say the word, and my servant will be healed.
(WEB)

Luke 14:19
"Another said,'I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I must go try them out. Please have me excused.'
(See NIV)

Luke 15:17
But when he came to himself he said,'How many hired servants of my father's have bread enough to spare, and I'm dying with hunger!
(WEB)

Luke 16:3
"The manager said within himself,'What will I do, seeing that my lord is taking away the management position from me? I don't have strength to dig. I am ashamed to beg.
(See NIV)

John 1:27
He is the one who comes after me, who is preferred before me, whose sandal strap I'm not worthy to loosen."
(WEB)

John 5:7
The sick man answered him, "Sir, I have no one to put me into the pool when the water is stirred up, but while I'm coming, another steps down before me."
(WEB)

John 10:14
I am the good shepherd. I know my own, and I'm known by my own;
(WEB)

John 18:35
Pilate answered, "I'm not a Jew, am I? Your own nation and the chief priests delivered you to me. What have you done?"
(WEB)

John 21:3
Simon Peter said to them, "I'm going fishing." They told him, "We are also coming with you." They immediately went out, and entered into the boat. That night, they caught nothing.
(WEB NIV)

Acts 10:21
Peter went down to the men, and said, "Behold, I am he whom you seek. Why have you come?"
(See NIV)

1 Corinthians 12:15
If the foot would say, "Because I'm not the hand, I'm not part of the body," it is not therefore not part of the body.
(WEB)

1 Corinthians 12:16
If the ear would say, "Because I'm not the eye, I'm not part of the body," it's not therefore not part of the body.
(WEB)

Galatians 1:20
Now about the things which I write to you, behold, before God, I'm not lying.
(WEB)

Genesis 16:8
He said, "Hagar, Sarai's handmaid, where did you come from? Where are you going?" She said, "I am fleeing from the face of my mistress Sarai."
(See NIV)

Genesis 25:30
Esau said to Jacob, "Please feed me with that same red stew, for I am famished." Therefore his name was called Edom.
(See NIV)

Genesis 27:11
Jacob said to Rebekah his mother, "Behold, Esau my brother is a hairy man, and I am a smooth man.
(See NIV)

Genesis 27:46
Rebekah said to Isaac, "I am weary of my life because of the daughters of Heth. If Jacob takes a wife of the daughters of Heth, such as these, of the daughters of the land, what good will my life do me?"
(See NIV)

Genesis 31:35
She said to her father, "Don't let my lord be angry that I can't rise up before you; for the manner of women is on me." He searched, but didn't find the teraphim.
(See NIV)

Genesis 37:16
He said, "I am looking for my brothers. Tell me, please, where they are feeding the flock."
(See NIV)

Joshua 14:11
As yet I am as strong today as I was in the day that Moses sent me: as my strength was then, even so is my strength now for war, to go out and to come in.
(See NIV)

Judges 15:1
But it happened after a while, in the time of wheat harvest, that Samson visited his wife with a young goat; and he said, "I will go in to my wife into the chamber." But her father wouldn't allow him to go in.
(See NIV)

Judges 17:9
Micah said to him, "Where did you come from?" He said to him, "I am a Levite of Bethlehem Judah, and I am looking for a place to live."
(See NIV)

1 Samuel 18:23
Saul's servants spoke those words in the ears of David. David said, "Does it seems to you a light thing to be the king's son-in-law, seeing that I am a poor man, and lightly esteemed?"
(See NIV)

2 Samuel 1:9
He said to me,'Stand, please, beside me, and kill me; for anguish has taken hold of me, because my life is yet whole in me.'
(See NIV)

2 Samuel 13:4
He said to him, "Why, son of the king, are you so sad from day to day? Won't you tell me?" Amnon said to him, "I love Tamar, my brother Absalom's sister."
(See NIV)

2 Samuel 18:14
Then Joab said, "I'n not going to wait like this with you." He took three darts in his hand, and thrust them through the heart of Absalom, while he was yet alive in the midst of the oak.
(See NIV)

2 Samuel 20:17
He came near to her; and the woman said, "Are you Joab?" He answered, "I am." Then she said to him, "Hear the words of your handmaid." He answered, "I do hear."
(See NIV)

Esther 5:12
Haman also said, "Yes, Esther the queen let no man come in with the king to the banquet that she had prepared but myself; and tomorrow I am also invited by her together with the king.
(See NIV)

Proverbs 23:35
They have overcome me, you will say, and I have no pain; they gave me blows without my feeling them: when will I be awake from my wine? I will go after it again.
(See NIV)

Isaiah 15:9
For the waters of Dimon are full of blood: and I'm sending even more on Moab, a lion on those of Moab who go in flight, and on the rest of the land.
(BBE)

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