One of the things that should be brought forth is the many “I am” statements that Jesus makes in John’s Gospel. In doing so, I’m having to back up a little bit to the “Woman at the Well” story.
In that story, Jesus tells the Samaritan woman that true worshippers will worship the Father in spirit, that is truth. She responds in verse 25: “We know that Messiah is coming who is called “Anointed”. Whenever he comes, he will announce all things to us”. Jesus responds to her in verse 26: ἐγώ εἰμι, ὁ λαλῶν σοι “I AM, the one speaking to you”.
John’s Greek audience would have immediately picked up on the saying.
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