How to wipe my iphone 3gs when on loop in recovery mode

I need to get my phone out of recovery mode first

Hello sehrimbabes,
I would recommend resetting the phone with this procedure then try again:
Resetting your device
Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button together for at least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
From: iPhone, iPad, iPod touch: Turning off and on (restarting) and resetting
          http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1430
All the very best,
Sterling

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