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English word origin

Etymology of I am

Originally after Biblical usage (Exodus 3:14), translating Hebrew אֶהְיֶה ('ehyeh).

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Unnumbered source etymology

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name

God, seen as self-sufficient and self-existent. · A self-centred, arrogant person.

intj

Indicates solidarity or a support of a shared conviction with the person or object upon which a perceived injustice is being inflicted.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Originally after Biblical usage (Exodus 3:14), translating Hebrew אֶהְיֶה ('ehyeh).

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