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Omega

Ω · Ōmega · G5598“the last letter of the Greek alphabet; long O” Hitchcock's 18694 mentions, all in Revelation

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Omega is the last letter of the Greek alphabet and is used in the Book of Revelation as a title for Jesus Christ, along with Alpha, the first letter of the Greek alphabet. The phrase "Alpha and Omega" occurs four times in the Book of Revelation (1:8, 1:11, 21:6, and 22:13), and in each instance, it is used to describe the eternal nature and supremacy of Jesus Christ.

In Revelation 1:8, God declares, "I am the Alpha and the Omega," indicating His eternal existence and His role as the beginning and the end of all things. This same title is applied to Jesus Christ in Revelation 1:11, where He states, "I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last," affirming His divinity and equality with God the Father.

In Revelation 21:6, Jesus declares, "I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End," as He promises to give freely from the spring of the water of life to those who thirst. This statement emphasizes Jesus' role as the source and sustainer of eternal life.

Finally, in Revelation 22:13, Jesus proclaims, "I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End, the First and the Last," reaffirming His eternal nature and His sovereignty over all creation.

The use of the title "Alpha and Omega" for Jesus Christ in the Book of Revelation underscores His divinity, His eternal existence, and His supreme authority. It also serves as a reminder to believers that Jesus is the source and goal of their faith, the One in whom they find their ultimate hope and fulfillment.

Article: STEPBible, Tyndale House Cambridge · CC BY 4.0

Every mention

4 references, counted from STEPBible, Tyndale House Cambridge · CC BY 4.0 · verse text: World English Bible (public domain)

Revelation 4 mentions

Revelation 1:8“I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.”Revelation 1:11saying, “What you see, write in a book and send to the seven assemblies: to Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and to Laodicea.”Revelation 21:6He said to me, “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. I will give freely to him who is thirsty from the spring of the water of life.Revelation 22:13I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.

What the dictionary says

(Rev. 1:8), the last letter in the Greek alphabet.

Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
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