The meaning of “Α”
Understanding A reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of Hebrew origin --Alpha. - the first letter of the alphabet - figuratively, only (from its use as a numeral) the first:
Α
of Hebrew origin --Alpha. - the first letter of the alphabet - figuratively, only (from its use as a numeral) the first:
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Revelation 1:8 | “I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.” Word: Α (A) | |
| Revelation 1:11 | “Saying, I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last: and, What thou seest, write in a book, and send it unto the seven churches which are in Asia; unto Ephesus, and unto Smyrna, and unto Pergamos, and unto Thyatira, and unto Sardis, and unto Philadelphia, and unto Laodicea.” Word: Α (A) | |
| Revelation 21:6 | “And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.” Word: Α (A) | |
| Revelation 22:13 | “I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last.” Word: Α (A) |