Exodus 20:3
King James Version
12 Jun 2026
“Thou shalt have no other gods before me.”
הָיָה
I AM. Hayah. The self-existent one. When Moses asked God His name God said I AM THAT I AM. Not I was or I will be but I AM. Always present always existing always enough. Jesus used the same words: before Abraham was I AM.
אֱלֹהִים
Gods
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אֱלֹהִים
God, Elohim. The all-powerful Creator God. Plural of majesty hinting at the Trinity. The plural form with singular verb speaks of the one God who is Father, Son and Spirit.
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פָּנִים
Before
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פָּנִים
Face, presence. Panim. The LORD make His face shine on you. God turns His face toward you. That is grace.
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אַחֵר
Other
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אַחֵר
properly, hinder; generally, next, other, etc.
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