08-16-2010, 07:06 PM
In Aramaic 'I Am' is 'Ena na'
This means exactly what it is ''I am" so, it is not the same as Exodus 3:14.
However, you will find some aramists, who claim that "I am", is a shorter form of 'I am who I am' (exodus 3:14) depending on the context.
I can't say they're wrong, but in many cases, the former blind man also said: "I am!" (he) (John 9:9)
So; if "Ena na" in Aramaic is a divine saying, I cannot exactly understand if or whether the blind man considered to be devine. (Of course not).
Just my personal 2 cents.
This means exactly what it is ''I am" so, it is not the same as Exodus 3:14.
However, you will find some aramists, who claim that "I am", is a shorter form of 'I am who I am' (exodus 3:14) depending on the context.
I can't say they're wrong, but in many cases, the former blind man also said: "I am!" (he) (John 9:9)
So; if "Ena na" in Aramaic is a divine saying, I cannot exactly understand if or whether the blind man considered to be devine. (Of course not).
Just my personal 2 cents.