I AM WHO I AM (Exo 3:14)

He is the Rock, His work is perfect: for all His ways are judgment:
a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is He. (Deu 32:4)

Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne;
steadfast love and faithfulness go before you. (Psa 89:14)

WHO is יהוה ?

​Then Moses said to God, "If I come to the people of Israel and say to them, 'The God of your fathers has sent me to you,' and they ask me, 'What is his name?' what shall I say to them?" God said to Moses, "I AM WHO I AM." And He said, "Say this to the people of Israel, 'I AM has sent me to you.'" (Exo 3:13-14)

I AM that I AM. The word translated as "who" or "that" in the above passage comes from Strong's H834 (אשׁר) pronounced "ash-er".  According to Strong's entry for H834, the word serves as any of the relative pronouns who, which, what, that, where, when, how, because, in order that. However, this explanation does not provide a description of "Who is יהוה."

Consider Strong's H833 (אשׁר) pronounced "aw-share". This word contains the exact same consonants as H834 but someone has determined that H833 and H834 contain different vowel markings.  H833 means to be straight (used in the widest sense, especially to be level, right, happy); figuratively to go forward, be honest, prosper.  According to Webster's 1828 Dictionary, "straight" can mean upright, according with justice and rectitude, not deviating from truth or fairness. Also according to Webster's 1828 Dictionary, "upright" can mean honest; just; adhering to rectitude in all social intercourse; not deviating from correct moral principles.

As we draw near and cleanse ourselves with the Word of יהוה, we learn the very heart and character of the One we serve and the basis of His kingdom:  upright, according with justice and rectitude, not deviating from truth or fairness.  

This more accurately defines "Who is יהוה" and the message that יהוה was trying to convey to Moses and the children of Israel... and the message that He continues to convey to us today.

He is the rock. His work is perfect.  All His ways are justice. A Magistrate (H430) of truth and without iniquity, just and right is He. Righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne. His Son - who was made in His likeness - was referred to as the Just One, the Righteous One, the Zadok One.

Righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne. Steadfast love and faithfulness go before Him. Upright, according with justice and rectitude, not deviating from truth or fairness... that explains the character and heart of "who is יהוה"... our Almighty Magistrate!

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STRAIGHT
upright, according with justice and rectitude,
not deviating from truth or fairness.
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UPRIGHT
honest; just; adhering to rectitude in all social intercourse

RECTITUDE
In morality, rightness of principle or practice; uprightness of mind;
exact conformity to truth, or to the rules prescribed for moral conduct, either by divine or human laws. 

I AM
UPRIGHT,
ACCORDING WITH JUSTICE AND RECTITUDE,
NOT DEVIATING FROM TRUTH OR FAIRNESS
I AM

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He is the Rock, His work is perfect: for all His ways are judgment:
a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is He. (Deu 32:4)


​And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb,
saying, Great and marvellous are thy works, Lord God Almighty;
​just and true are Thy ways, Thou King of saints. (Rev 15:3)


Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life
and few there be that find it. (Mat 7:14)


Righteous are You, O יהוה, and right are Your rules. (Psa 119:137)


And what great nation is there, that has statutes and rules so righteous
as all this law that I set before you today? (Deu 4:8)


For the word of יהוה is right; and all His works are done in truth.
He loveth righteousness and judgment:
the earth is full of the goodness of יהוה. (Psa 33:4-5)


Whoever is wise, let him understand these things;
whoever is discerning, let him know them;
for the ways of יהוה are right, and the upright walk in them,
but transgressors stumble in them. (Hos 14:9)


My son, if you will receive my words, and treasure up my commands with you;
making your ear attentive to wisdom,
and inclining your heart to understanding;
 Yes, if you call out for insight and raise your voice for understanding;
if you seek it like silver and search for it as for hidden treasures;
then you shall understand the fear of יהוה and find the knowledge of God.
For יהוה gives wisdom:
from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.
He stores up sound wisdom for the upright;
He is a shield to those who walk in integrity,
guarding the paths of justice and watching over the way of His saints.
Then you will understand righteousness and justice and equity,
every good path. (Pro 2:1-9)