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Book of Exodus - Chapter 3 - Verse 4

3:4
And when the LORD saw that he turned aside to see, God called unto him out of the midst of the bush, and said, Moses, Moses. And he said, Here am I.

Meaning

In this verse from the book of Exodus, the verse signifies a pivotal moment in the life of Moses. As he sees a burning bush that is not consumed, he turns aside to see this great sight. It is at this moment that the Lord calls out to Moses by name, saying "Moses, Moses." The repetition of his name emphasizes the urgency and importance of the communication about to take place. When Moses responds with "Here am I," he is demonstrating his readiness to listen and obey the instructions that will follow from God. This moment marks the beginning of Moses' journey as a leader and messenger for the Israelites, as he is about to receive the command to lead his people out of Egypt. The verse captures the powerful encounter between man and God, setting the stage for the great events that would unfold in the chapters to come.

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