Exodus 6:2-3

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2 And God spake unto Moses, and said unto him, I am Jehovah: 3 and I appeared unto Abraham, unto Isaac, and unto Jacob, as God Almighty; but by my name Jehovah I was not known to them.

Classification

The Principle

This passage contains a principled explanation, given to Moses, to the effect that Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob did not know the name "Jahovah" (lit YHWH).

Categories

This statement is part of the Principles and Definitions, as it contributes to an understanding of the Name of God.


Fulfillment

God's name has not changed.

Notes on Interpretation/Application