35 Powerful “I Am” Verses – God Is Who He Says He Is

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Part of Seeking God above all else is knowing the things He promises about Himself. Here are 35 "I Am" Verses - where God tells us who He is and what He does.

Do you believe God is who He says He is? Do you believe He is the “I Am”?

I know it takes strong faith to have big peace . . . especially when life is hard.

But strong faith in anything that isn’t true or able to keep promises might make us feel better but it won’t give you and me real and lasting peace.

Have you ever believed any of the following things and then realized they were untrue?

  • It’s easier to avoid my problems than to face them.
  • Life should be fair.
  • If I feel it, it must be true.
  • I can’t help it. It’s just who I am.
  • I can’t be happy until…

I know I have. And there was no peace in avoidance, shoulds, and feelings.

To know “the peace that goes beyond understanding,” you and I have to know and trust the Giver of true peace.

So, I went digging.

Digging to know the Giver better.

Who Does God Say He Is?

And I found 35 “I am” verses. Things God says about Himself because He wants us to know and trust Him. He wants to give us peace.

Part of Seeking God above all else is knowing the things He promises about Himself. Here are 35 "I Am" Verses - where God tells us who He is and what He does.

35 Powerful “I Am” Verses – God Is Who He Says He Is

  1. I am El-Shaddai—‘God Almighty.’ Genesis 17:1
  2. I am the God of your father, Abraham,” He said. “Do not be afraid, for I am with you and will bless you. Genesis 26:24
  3. I Am Who I Am. Say this to the people of Israel: I Am has sent me to you.” Exodus 3:14
  4. And God said to Moses, “I am Yahweh—‘the Lord.’ Exodus 6:2
  5. “I am the Lord who heals you.” Exodus 15:26
  6. I am the Lord your God, who rescued you from the land of Egypt, the place of your slavery. Exodus 20:2
  7. I am merciful.” Exodus 22:27
  8. “Yahweh! The Lord! The God of compassion and mercy! I am slow to anger and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness.” Exodus 34:6
  9. “If you obey my decrees and my regulations, you will find life through them. I am the Lord.” Leviticus 18:5
  10. “Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world.” Psalm 46:10
  11. Therefore, this is what the Sovereign Lord says: “Look! I am placing a foundation stone in Jerusalem, a firm and tested stone. It is a precious cornerstone that is safe to build on. Whoever believes need never be shaken. Isaiah 28:16
  12. Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand. Isaiah 41:10
  13. I am the Lord; that is my name! I will not give my glory to anyone else, nor share my praise with carved idols.” Isaiah 42:8
  14. I, yes I, am the Lord, and there is no other Savior. First I predicted your rescue, then I saved you and proclaimed it to the world. No foreign god has ever done this. You are witnesses that I am the only God,” says the Lord. Isaiah 43:11-12
  15. “From eternity to eternity I am God. No one can snatch anyone out of my hand. No one can undo what I have done.” Isaiah 43:13
  16. This is what the Lord says— your Redeemer and Creator: “I am the Lord, who made all things. I alone stretched out the heavens. Who was with me when I made the earth?” Isaiah 44:24
  17. “Remember the things I have done in the past. For I alone am God! I am God, and there is none like me.” Isaiah 46:9
  18. “I, yes I, am the one who comforts you. So why are you afraid of mere humans, who wither like the grass and disappear?” Isaiah 51:12
  19. I am a God who is near,” says the LordI am also a God who is far away. No one can hide where I cannot see him,” says the Lord. “I fill all of heaven and earth,” says the LordJeremiah 23:23-24
  20. “For I am the Lord! If I say it, it will happen.” Ezekiel 12:25
  21. I am the Lord, and I do not change.” Malachi 3:6
  22. Jesus answered, “I am. And in the future, you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of God, the Powerful One, and coming on clouds in the sky.” Mark 14:62
  23. Then Jesus said, I am He [the Messiah]—I, the one talking to you.” John 4:26
  24. “I am the bread that gives life.” John 6:48
  25. I am the light of the world. The person who follows me will never live in darkness but will have the light that gives life.” John 8:12
  26. Jesus answered, “I tell you the truth, before Abraham was even born, I am!” John 8:58
  27. I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives his life for the sheep.” John 10:11
  28. Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me will have life even if they die. John 11:25
  29. Jesus answered, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. The only way to the Father is through me.” John 14:6
  30. “Believe me when I say that I am in the Father and the Father is in me. Or believe because of the miracles I have done.” John 14:11
  31. The Lord God says, “I am the Alpha and the Omega. I am the One who is and was and is coming. I am the Almighty.” Revelation 1:8
  32. “I am the One who lives; I was dead, but look, I am alive forever and ever!” Revelation 1:18
  33. I am coming soon. Continue strong in your faith so no one will take away your crown.” Revelation 3:11
  34. The One who was sitting on the throne said, “Look! I am making everything new!” Then He said, “Write this, because these words are true and can be trusted.” Revelation 21:5
  35. Jesus, the One who says these things are true, says, “Yes, I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus! Revelation 22:20
Part of Seeking God above all else is knowing the things He promises about Himself. Here are 35 "I Am" Verses - where God tells us who He is and what He does.

I’m saving this list so I can reject peace robbers and lies by comparing them to the truth.

It overwhelms me to realize God wants us to know Him . . . not just about Him but know Him. His character. His desires. His commands. His heart.

You and I can trust God is who He says He is. And that is a blessing that gives peace . . . the kind of peace that goes beyond understanding.

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62 Comments

  1. Thanks for this post it has brightened my morning!

    1. Debra Baker says:

      Hi Deb,

      My name is Deb Baker and my late husband’s initials were CMB.
      I googled verses where God says I AM to save time and found your blog. I too had a great awakening in 2007 regarding God’s grace because I read a wonderful book by Joseph Prince called, “Destined to Reign”. That book changed my thinking, and my life. I look forward to exploring your blog. God bless you!

      1. Deb, thank you so much for visiting and for taking the time to say “hello.” I haven’t read that book, I will have to check it out! Thank you, again! God bless you!

      2. Rodney baker says:

        Hi im still new at this so i hope this msg goes to the right person it has been av blessing and a inspiration may god bless you more and more each passing day

        1. It did get to the right person! Thank you so much for visiting and for stopping to say hello! Thank you for asking God to bless this ministry … that is so very kind of you! God bless you!

          1. Benjamin Lartey says:

            Hi am Benjamin from Ghana and I won’t to no learn more cause am confused about this Bible thing can you help me out? please!

          2. Thank you for visiting and reaching out, Benjamin. If you have a Bible, I recommend you begin by reading the New Testament. I like to read John first, then Matthew, Mark, Luke, and Romans. You can add Psalms and then begin Genesis and read it all. Before you read, pray and ask God to teach you the truth through each page and speak to your heart and mind the things He wants you to know. I’m praying for you … asking God to bless your time in His Word.

    2. Thank you for God words

      1. Thank you for sharing, Deb! I look forward to keeping in touch and sharing with you too. God bless you as you are blessing and encouraging others this way.
        Sincerely, In His love,
        Marcy S ????

        1. Thank you much, Marcy! I truly appreciate your kind encouragement. May the Lord bless you abundantly.

  2. Amen! What a hopeful list! I can’t read that and not tear up at how amazing God is! I love the verse in Isaiah that tells us to remember all God has done in the past!

    1. Amen!
      Me too.
      If our Father did it before, He is certainly able to do it again.

  3. Kim Jolly says:

    Deb, thank you for compiling this list. I especially like # 5: ““I am the Lord who heals you.” Exodus 15:26” Yesterday, I preached on abiding in Jesus–Jesus stated, “I am the Vine, you are the branches.”

    Blessings!

  4. Thank you for this useful tool. It will bring me comfort, encouragement, joy and countless other benefits in the days to come. Blessings to you.

  5. What a powerful list of hope, Deb! Wow! I am going to print this one, too, as a reminder!

    Blessings and smiles,
    Lori

  6. bethany mcilrath says:

    Thank you for this heartening list, Deb!! What a joy and relief to be reminded of who He is!!

  7. Deb, you are ever mindful to faithfully point us back to the truth of His Word as the foundation for every area and circumstance of our lives! Thank you!!

  8. Laura Hicks says:

    Great list! I’m doing a youth group lesson on who God says we are soon. Would you mind if I print this list off to use?

    1. Not at all, Laura! In fact, I’m working on a PDF to make it easy and should have it loaded very soon! Thanks so much and God bless you!

      1. Laura Hicks says:

        That would be great! God bless you too.

  9. Deb – A POWERFUL list indeed and a great reminder for everyone for those times, when our feelings get in the way. Thank you for the reminder and for a great resource. Your neighbor at #LMMLinkup

  10. This is a great list! I love to pray these verses. I shared on Facebook and Pinterest.

    Blessings to you!

  11. I love having these all in one place! I tend to forget the truth at times.

  12. Marco Lafebre says:

    Hi Deb,
    Thank you for the study and compilation of this scriptures. I will certainly use some of the scriptures in your list, as I’m starting to make a syllabus for my next Seminar: Whom people say I Am, and Whom you say I am? focusing on the words spoken by the Trinity.

    May the Lord increase your insight and anointing to dig into His word, and to effectivily impart the obtained revelation to others.

    Blessings.

    Marco

  13. Hi Deb, thanks so much for this resource. I was just looking to compile the “I am” statements of God together for some teaching I will be doing. Haha! Thank you for your hard work in doing this already. This is a great resource and an awesome blessing to me (and my community). Thanks, Deb!

    1. I’m happy to help! And so glad it blessed you! Blessings to you!

    2. Peggy Stevens says:

      Evnerpeg@aol.com I was sitting down compiling a list,myself, for a Facebook live teaching. I googled I AM and this list came up!!! What a blessing! Someone else has done most of the work. So if it’s okay, I’ll add these to the ones I have (like Genesis 15:7 I Am Lord (Jehovah, the self existent, eternal One) and 15:1 I Am your shield & buckler (Protector) I Am your 1great reward (He paid our sin debt). Thank you Deb and DL!

      1. Peggy, you are more than welcome to share these verses. I am glad to help and so glad this blessed you! Come back and visit again … I’d love to get to know you. God bless you!

  14. Prudence Myeni says:

    Hi Deb
    Thank you for these powerful verses; Its amazing how are God loves us how faithful He is . I always searching about God I came across these verses when I needed to hear something like this. I thank God.

    Continue to be blessing

  15. Jerry Welch says:

    What a light and delightful page! I will use this list frequently for ministry as it is the best way to avoid THEOLOGY and tell His story. He once told me “my name is not Theo”.

    1. Jerry, thank you so much for visiting and for your kind encouragement. God bless you and your ministry.

  16. Hi,

    I’m sure when this blog was written. But I just want to praise God and ask that He bless you for doing the Lord’s work.

    I have been meditating since the beginning of the month of May 2019 asking the question “God who are you?”

    On May 5/18/19 I found this post which answers that question. This was a moment of spiritual enlightenment for me.

    May God continue to pour his knowledge in you!

    Thanks,
    Mia

    1. Mia, I am so blessed to know God used this to speak to your heart and mind. Thank you so much for taking the time to let me know. His love for us is so amazing. I read the following words written by Pastor John Snyder … He (Jesus) wants us to know that if we’ll live our lives in and with His love (and His help), we’ll be fulfilled in ways we couldn’t even imagine. It just doesn’t get any better than that! God bless you!

  17. Yvonne McDonagh says:

    The great I am. A friend sent me your article, so I’m subscribing to your blog. Thank you it’s so refreshing.

    1. Wow, tell your friend I said, “thank you!” I’m so glad you’re here! God bless you!

  18. Hi Deb
    I am so gratefull for the compilation. I stumbled upon this while trying to recall a introduction a sensational voice gave years ago…
    I AM GOD YOUR GOD, ALPHA AND OMEGA, I AM THE BEGINNING AND THE END…… and I can’t remember the rest. I feel awful and regret not writing it down.
    Anyways, your article lifted my spirit and I appreciate it.

    Bless you!

    TFK

    1. I am glad it blessed you, Tatenda. I believe you’re looking for Revelation 1:8 – “I am the Alpha and the Omega—the beginning and the end,” says the Lord God. “I am the one who is, who always was, and who is still to come—the Almighty One.”

      I love that our Lord is the same yesterday, today, and forever. May He bless you and fill you with His peace.

  19. Francis N. Chacha says:

    This has enlightened my spiritual life, it is so powerful. I hope I can be viewing the inspiration
    in my email, am willing to be subscribed in the group. God bless you

    1. Thank you so much, Francis! I am so very glad it blessed you! God be with you and give you His peace!

  20. Jino john says:

    Thanks for the powerful Bible verses and this help to prepare for Night vigil in my Church..

    Thanks a lot, May God bless you and give you strength to continue this mission work..

    Jino john

    1. I’m so glad they blessed you, John. May your prayer vigil be a beautiful blessing for everyone it touches. God bless you!

  21. A powerful list! I’m trying to learn about God and the bible and this tells me so much about who God and Jesus are! Thank you and God bless you!

    1. Thank you, Kiamani! (Your name is beautiful!) I am so glad you visited and that you are seeking to know and love the Lord. Praying for you and asking God to bless you more and more as you grow closer to Him.

  22. Talhu Tau says:

    Hi,

    My name is Tau from Vanuatu, a small country in the South West Pacific.
    I was looking for that “I AM” this morning and just in time, when i open this blog, i saw this amazing …. thing. A very powerful list! Thank you very much, and it helps me a lot.
    May I AM bless you and the Ministry.
    Glory be to Him.

    1. Chacha N. Francis says:

      Hello good morning, thank you for the powerful message this morning. May God bless you and give you favor in your life. I AM is my Barner, glory be to God.

      1. Thank you so much for visiting and for your kind encouragement! God bless you!

        1. Chacha N. Francis says:

          That is powerful, God bless you too.
          Regards

  23. Thanks for making it easier for me to pick some living words. Thanks

    1. You’re most welcome! Thanks for visiting! God bless you!

  24. Jason VanDerpoel says:

    I am grateful to God for leading you to make this site, and allowing your love to flow out to many un need and I know God Loves You SO Very Much for praising him in this way, as you do in many. God has gifted me with a full blast Kundalini Awakening within me, leading me directly to him through Jesus. I am has shown me that his name has been used in vain many times and unbeknownst to many. I AM is a powerful mighty name of He Who Loves You All So Much. Using His name prior to a negative word is like discrediting his existence.
    Example “I Am not able to do that”, well to me If I AM is God than How can he Not do ANYTHING? Instead by using his name, praising, him as I AM, He will lift You over any barrier, and shelter You through any storm. Example “I AM enjoying the ease in which I AM able to accomplish this task, or jump this hurdle, or shed this pain. Always Glory be to God As I AM. Thank YOU and I AM Grateful to witness You, Much Love to You and May God Bless You continually as I AM Gracefully.

    1. Thank you for visiting, Jason, and for leaving this word of encouragement. May God be with you and bless you!

  25. Jenny Young says:

    Hi, I love this list you have made. I was also googling I am verses and came across this. I wanted to know what version in your bible you were using. I was looking up the verses and some are different from the version I read. Thanks!

    1. Hi, Jenny! Thanks so much! I use the New Living Translation. I will occasionally use a different translation but will always notate it when I do. Thanks again and God bless.

      1. Jenny Young says:

        Ahh, thank you!! The version I was using NKJV doesn’t have as many “I am” in it so I wanted to use the same version

      2. Jenny Young says:

        I know your list probably does not include all of the “I am” verses in the bible, but I just wanted to say two that I love also are John 10:9 and John 15:1

  26. Loyenna Vivian Burke says:

    Thank you so much for the list, the funny thing is” that was what I was looking for when I found your page. God is awesome and never leaves us and answers prayers I am so glad I found your page. Look forward to learning new things about our God and savior Jesus. Thanks again, Your sister in Christ Loyenna Burke.

    1. I’m so glad it helped you. Thanks for visiting and for stopping to say “hello.” I hope you’ll visit often. God bless you!

  27. Lauren Duguid says:

    Hello,
    Your article has blessed my heart, thank you!
    I was looking at the verses and reading the Scripture in the KJV and found it to be very much a blessing.
    Thank you and may God bless you always✝️????✝️

    1. I’m so glad you were blessed and encouraged. Thanks for letting me know. God bless you!