“Hear, Israel: Yahweh is our God; Yahweh is one:”
— Deuteronomy 6:4· Moses
What Does the Bible Say About Identity?
The Bible addresses identity across both Old and New Testaments. These verses are organized by biblical era — from the patriarchs to the apostles — letting Scripture speak for itself.
16 verses·5 eras·8 promises
Exodus (~1400 BC)
“God said to Moses, "I AM WHO I AM," and he said, "You shall tell the children of Israel this: 'I AM has sent me to you.'"”
“I will walk among you, and will be your God, and you will be my people.”
Life of Jesus (~30 AD)
“Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will still live, even if he dies.”
“Again, therefore, Jesus spoke to them, saying, "I am the light of the world. He who follows me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life."”
“Jesus said to them, "I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will not be hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty.”
“I am the bread of life.”
“For there is born to you, this day, in the city of David, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.”
“Jesus said to her, "I am he, the one who speaks to you."”
— John 4:26· Jesus
“You are the light of the world. A city located on a hill can't be hidden.”
— Matthew 5:14· Jesus
“He said to them, "But who do you say that I am?" Peter answered, "The Christ of God."”
— Luke 9:20· Peter
“Jesus therefore said to them again, "Most certainly, I tell you, I am the sheep's door.”
— John 10:7· Jesus
Early Church (~50 AD)
“'For in him we live, and move, and have our being.' As some of your own poets have said, 'For we are also his offspring.'”
— Acts 17:28· Paul
Apostolic Era (~50 AD)
“He has on his garment and on his thigh a name written, "KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS."”
— Revelation 19:16· John
patriarchs
“God created man in his own image. In God's image he created him; male and female he created them.”
— Genesis 1:27· Narrator
“He said, "Your name will no longer be called Jacob, but Israel; for you have fought with God and with men, and have prevailed."”
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