St.
Ambrose’ version differs in expression from the
Vulg.—Ego enim Dominus et non mutor (Mal. iii. 6)—but not in substance, for
Ego sum Dominus and “I am the Lord” both mean “I am He who
is”—(ὁ ὢν)—which is very well
represented by Ego sum, Ego sum—“I am, I
am.”—Cf. Ex. iii. 14.