The phrase "I am" in the Bible refers to God's self-revelation to Moses in Exodus 3:14, where He says, "I am who I am". Jesus also uses this phrase in the Gospel of John to make several "I am" statements about Himself, such as "I am the bread of life" (John 6:35), "I am the light of the world"...
The phrase "I am who I am" has both a religious and secular meaning, referring to self-acceptance or the self-existent nature of God. In a personal context, it signifies self-acceptance and being true to oneself without apology. In a religious context, it is a translation of the Hebrew name God...