Which name for God is commonly associated with the exodus narrative and is often translated as 'I am'?

• A. Jehovah
• B. Yahweh
• C. Adonai
• D. Elohim

Answer: (B)

God's personal name in the Exodus story expresses his eternal presence and faithfulness. In the burning bush encounter, God reveals this name in a way that points to his self-existent, ever-present nature—often translated as “I am” or “I am who I am.” This covenant name becomes central to the Exodus narrative and is commonly rendered Yahweh in modern translations. Other forms appear in the Bible for different purposes: Jehovah comes from an older Latinized reading, Adonai is a respectful spoken substitute for the divine name, and Elohim is a general term for God rather than the specific personal name linked to this story. So the name most closely tied to the Exodus and the phrase “I am” is Yahweh.