The phrase 'Take courage! It is I. Don't be afraid' contains a Greek expression (Ego eimi) that echoes what Old Testament name for God?
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Correct answer: I AM
The Greek 'Ego eimi' (It is I / I am) is the same phrase used in the Septuagint for the divine name revealed to Moses. By using it, Jesus was not just identifying Himself, but asserting His divine presence.
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