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the long version

My most recent tattoo is Hebrew lettering for I AM. (and yes I've had it for a while, and I have 3 more in case you were wondering) I never quite know how to explain it. And when you put a tattoo on your wrist, people are going to ask. I have a short version where I just tell them it means “Yahwey” (which most simply put means I am), and if they keep staring at me blankly I explain that it is a Hebrew name for God. Not that I’m trying to call myself or compare myself with God. It is more like a reminder. That usually does the trick and I can continue on my merry little way. But really that’s not why at all. When Moses asked God his name, this is how he responded. God said to Moses, "I am who I am . This is what you are to say to the Israelites: 'I AM has sent me to you.' " Exodus 3:13-14 NIV That word am has to be one of the most important in the English language. You might argue that "is" and "are" are equally important. I disagree. Is is not...