Moses hesitated to accept the task of leading the Jewish people out of Egypt, anticipating the difficulties of inspiring hope in a suffering nation. When he asked God what name to use in presenting himself to the Israelites, God responded with the enigmatic phrase, 'I Will Be Who I Will Be,' later instructing Moses to use the shorter form, 'I Will Be.' This distinction reflected sensitivity to the emotional state of the people, focusing on immediate redemption rather than future hardships.

The deeper meaning behind these Divine names is that the Torah would serve as a guide for the Jewish people throughout history, in both times of exile and freedom. The promise of 'I Will Be' assured the people that God would be with them in their current struggles and in future challenges. Ultimately, the message was that redemption from Egypt was not just a rescue, but the beginning of a journey toward spiritual growth and enduring resilience.