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class="vheadingv">Verse<a href="/bsb/revelation/1.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/revelation/1.htm">New International Version</a> &#8220I am the Alpha and the Omega,&#8221 says the Lord God, &#8220who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/revelation/1.htm">New Living Translation</a> “I am the Alpha and the Omega—the beginning and the end,” says the Lord God. “I am the one who is, who always was, and who is still to come—the Almighty One.” <a href="/esv/revelation/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.” <a href="/bsb/revelation/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, who is and was and is to come—the Almighty. <a href="/blb/revelation/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> "I am the Alpha and the Omega," says Lord God, the One being, and who was, and who is coming, the Almighty. <a href="/kjv/revelation/1.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/revelation/1.htm">New King James Version</a> “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End,” says the Lord, “who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.” <a href="/nasb_/revelation/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.” <a href="/nasb/revelation/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220I am the Alpha and the Omega,&#8221 says the Lord God, &#8220who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/revelation/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.” <a href="/lsb/revelation/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.” <a href="/amp/revelation/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “I am the Alpha and the Omega [the Beginning and the End],” says the Lord God, “Who is [existing forever] and Who was [continually existing in the past] and Who is to come, the Almighty [the Omnipotent, the Ruler of all].” <a href="/csb/revelation/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “the one who is, who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.” <a href="/hcsb/revelation/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> I am the Alpha and the Omega,&#8221 says the Lord God, &#8220the One who is, who was, and who is coming, the Almighty.&#8221 <a href="/asv/revelation/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> I am the Alpha and the Omega, saith the Lord God, who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty. <a href="/cev/revelation/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The Lord God says, "I am Alpha and Omega, the one who is and was and is coming. I am God All-Powerful!" <a href="/erv/revelation/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> I am the Alpha and the Omega, saith the Lord God, which is and which was and which is to come, the Almighty. <a href="/gwt/revelation/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "I am the A and the Z," says the Lord God, the one who is, the one who was, and the one who is coming, the Almighty. <a href="/gnt/revelation/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> "I am the first and the last," says the Lord God Almighty, who is, who was, and who is to come. <a href="/isv/revelation/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> "I am the Alpha and the Omega," declares the Lord God, "the one who is, who was, and who is coming, the Almighty." <a href="/msb/revelation/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> ?I am the Alpha and the Omega,? says the Lord God, who is and was and is to come?the Almighty. <a href="/net/revelation/1.htm">NET Bible</a> "I am the Alpha and the Omega," says the Lord God--the one who is, and who was, and who is still to come--the All-Powerful! <a href="/nheb/revelation/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> "I am the Alpha and the Omega," says the Lord God, "who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty." <a href="/wbt/revelation/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty. <a href="/wey/revelation/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "I am the Alpha and the Omega," says the Lord God, "He who is and was and evermore will be--the Ruler of all." <a href="/web/revelation/1.htm">World English Bible</a> “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/revelation/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> “I am the Alpha and the Omega, beginning and end, says the LORD, who is, and who was, and who is coming—the Almighty.” <a href="/blb/revelation/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> "I am the Alpha and the Omega," says Lord God, the One being, and who was, and who is coming, the Almighty. <a href="/ylt/revelation/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 'I am the Alpha and the Omega, beginning and end, saith the Lord, who is, and who was, and who is coming -- the Almighty.' <a href="/slt/revelation/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end, says the Lord, who being, and who was, and who coming, the Omnipotent Ruler.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/revelation/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, saith the Lord God, who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty. <a href="/cpdv/revelation/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End,” says the Lord God, who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty. <a href="/nabre/revelation/1.htm">New American Bible</a> “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “the one who is and who was and who is to come, the almighty.” <a href="/nrsvce/revelation/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/revelation/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending says the LORD God, who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/revelation/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> I am The Alap and The Tau, says THE LORD JEHOVAH God, he who is and has been and is coming, The Almighty.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/revelation/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> I am the Alpha and the Omega, says the Lord God, who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.<CM> <a href="/godbey/revelation/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>I am Alpha and Omega,<Fr> says the Lord God, <FR>who is and who was, and who is coming, the Almighty.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/revelation/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, saith the Lord, who is, and who was, and who is coming?the Almighty.<CM> <a href="/mace/revelation/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, saith the Lord, who is, and who was, and who will be, the almighty. <a href="/wey/revelation/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "I am the Alpha and the Omega," says the Lord God, "He who is and was and evermore will be--the Ruler of all." <a href="/worrell/revelation/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>"I am the Alpha and the Omega,"<Fr> saith the Lord God, Who is, and Who was, and Who is coming, the Almighty. <a href="/worsley/revelation/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end,<Fr> saith the Lord, <FR>who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/revelation/1-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LJfD7KQcx0I?start=92" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/revelation/1.htm">John Greets the Seven Churches</a> …7Behold, He is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see Him—even those who pierced Him. And all the tribes of the earth will mourn because of Him. So shall it be! Amen. 8<a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: Egō (PPro-N1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">“I</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: eimi (V-PIA-1S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">am</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-NNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1.htm" title="1: Alpha (N-NNS) -- Of Hebrew origin; the first letter of the alphabet.">Alpha</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-NNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/5598.htm" title="5598: Ō (N-NNS) -- Omega, the last letter of the Greek alphabet. The last letter of the Greek alphabet, i.e. the finality.">Omega,”</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legei (V-PIA-3S) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">says</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyrios (N-NMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">the Lord</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theos (N-NMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">who</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">is</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ēn (V-IIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">was</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: erchomenos (V-PPM/P-NMS) -- To come, go. ">is to come—</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3841.htm" title="3841: Pantokratōr (N-NMS) -- Ruler of all, ruler of the universe, the almighty. From pas and kratos; the all-ruling, i.e. God.">Almighty.</a> 9I, John, your brother and partner in the tribulation and kingdom and perseverance that are in Jesus, was on the island of Patmos because of the word of God and my testimony about Jesus.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/isaiah/44-6.htm">Isaiah 44:6</a> Thus says the LORD, the King and Redeemer of Israel, the LORD of Hosts: “I am the first and I am the last, and there is no God but Me. <a href="/isaiah/41-4.htm">Isaiah 41:4</a> Who has performed this and carried it out, calling forth the generations from the beginning? I, the LORD—the first and the last—I am He.” <a href="/isaiah/48-12.htm">Isaiah 48:12</a> Listen to Me, O Jacob, and Israel, whom I have called: I am He; I am the first, and I am the last. <a href="/revelation/21-6.htm">Revelation 21:6</a> And He told me, “It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. To the thirsty I will give freely from the spring of the water of life. <a href="/revelation/22-13.htm">Revelation 22:13</a> I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.” <a href="/john/1-1.htm">John 1:1-3</a> In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. / He was with God in the beginning. / Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made. <a href="/hebrews/13-8.htm">Hebrews 13:8</a> Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. <a href="/colossians/1-17.htm">Colossians 1:17</a> He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. <a href="/john/8-58.htm">John 8:58</a> “Truly, truly, I tell you,” Jesus declared, “before Abraham was born, I am!” <a href="/exodus/3-14.htm">Exodus 3:14</a> God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: ‘I AM has sent me to you.’” <a href="/psalms/90-2.htm">Psalm 90:2</a> Before the mountains were born or You brought forth the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting You are God. <a href="/psalms/102-25.htm">Psalm 102:25-27</a> In the beginning You laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of Your hands. / They will perish, but You remain; they will all wear out like a garment. Like clothing You will change them, and they will be passed on. / But You remain the same, and Your years will never end. <a href="/malachi/3-6.htm">Malachi 3:6</a> “Because I, the LORD, do not change, you descendants of Jacob have not been destroyed. <a href="/1_timothy/1-17.htm">1 Timothy 1:17</a> Now to the King eternal, immortal, and invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/romans/1-20.htm">Romans 1:20</a> For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood from His workmanship, so that men are without excuse.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, said the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.Alpha.<a href="/revelation/1-11.htm">Revelation 1:11,17</a> 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… <a href="/revelation/2-8.htm">Revelation 2:8</a> And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive;<a href="/revelation/21-6.htm">Revelation 21:6</a> 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.which is.<a href="/revelation/1-4.htm">Revelation 1:4</a> John to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace be unto you, and peace, from him which is, and which was, and which is to come; and from the seven Spirits which are before his throne;the Almighty.<a href="/revelation/4-8.htm">Revelation 4:8</a> And the four beasts had each of them six wings about him; and they were full of eyes within: and they rest not day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come.<a href="/revelation/11-17.htm">Revelation 11:17</a> Saying, We give thee thanks, O Lord God Almighty, which art, and wast, and art to come; because thou hast taken to thee thy great power, and hast reigned.<a href="/revelation/16-14.htm">Revelation 16:14</a> For they are the spirits of devils, working miracles, which go forth unto the kings of the earth and of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_corinthians/6-18.htm">Almighty</a> <a href="/revelation/22-13.htm">Alpha</a> <a href="/2_john/1-6.htm">Beginning</a> <a href="/1_john/3-8.htm">End</a> <a href="/galatians/3-3.htm">Ending</a> <a href="/revelation/1-4.htm">Evermore</a> <a href="/revelation/1-5.htm">First</a> <a href="/jude/1-18.htm">Last</a> <a href="/revelation/22-13.htm">Omega</a> <a href="/revelation/1-5.htm">Ruler</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/revelation/4-8.htm">Almighty</a> <a href="/revelation/1-11.htm">Alpha</a> <a href="/revelation/3-14.htm">Beginning</a> <a href="/revelation/2-10.htm">End</a> <a href="/genesis/44-12.htm">Ending</a> <a href="/revelation/1-18.htm">Evermore</a> <a href="/revelation/1-11.htm">First</a> <a href="/revelation/2-8.htm">Last</a> <a href="/revelation/1-11.htm">Omega</a> <a href="/revelation/3-14.htm">Ruler</a><div class="vheading2">Revelation 1</div>1. <a href="/revelation/1-1.htm">The preface.</a> 4. <a href="/revelation/1-4.htm">John's salutation to the seven churches of Asia.</a> 7. <a href="/revelation/1-7.htm">The coming of Christ.</a> 8. <a href="/revelation/1-8.htm">His glorious power and majesty.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/revelation/1.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/revelation/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/revelation/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>“I am the Alpha and the Omega,” This phrase signifies the eternal nature and completeness of God. Alpha and Omega are the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet, symbolizing that God is the beginning and the end of all things. This concept is echoed in <a href="/isaiah/44-6.htm">Isaiah 44:6</a>, where God declares Himself as the first and the last. It emphasizes God's sovereignty over time and history, affirming His omnipresence and omnipotence. In the context of Revelation, it underscores the fulfillment of God's plan from creation to the end times.says the Lord God, The title "Lord God" is a declaration of divine authority and power. It connects to the Old Testament usage of "Yahweh Elohim," highlighting God's covenant relationship with His people. This phrase assures the readers of God's supreme authority and His active role in the unfolding of prophetic events. It also serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness and His ultimate control over the universe.who is and was and is to come— This description of God emphasizes His eternal existence and unchanging nature. It reflects the Hebrew understanding of God as the "I AM" (<a href="/exodus/3-14.htm">Exodus 3:14</a>), who exists beyond the constraints of time. This phrase reassures believers of God's constant presence and His involvement in past, present, and future events. It also points to the eschatological hope of Christ's return, as God will bring His purposes to completion.the Almighty. The term "Almighty" (Greek: Pantokrator) denotes God's all-encompassing power and authority. It is a title used throughout Revelation to describe God's ability to execute His will and judgment. This attribute of God provides comfort and assurance to believers facing persecution, as it affirms that God is in control and will ultimately triumph over evil. The use of "Almighty" also connects to the Old Testament, where God is often referred to as "El Shaddai," highlighting His strength and sufficiency.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord_god.htm">The Lord God</a> The speaker in this verse, identified as the eternal and sovereign God, emphasizing His omnipotence and eternal nature. 2. <a href="/topical/a/alpha_and_omega.htm">Alpha and Omega</a> The first and last letters of the Greek alphabet, symbolizing completeness and eternity. This title signifies God's eternal existence and His role as the beginning and the end of all things. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_almighty.htm">The Almighty</a> A title that underscores God's supreme power and authority over all creation. 4. <a href="/topical/j/john_the_apostle.htm">John the Apostle</a> The author of the Book of Revelation, who received this vision while exiled on the island of Patmos. 5. <a href="/topical/p/patmos.htm">Patmos</a> The island where John received the revelation, a place of exile and isolation, yet a site of divine revelation.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_eternal_nature.htm">God's Eternal Nature</a> Recognize that God exists outside of time and is unchanging. This provides believers with a foundation of stability and assurance in a changing world. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a> Trust in God's ultimate authority and control over all events in history. This encourages believers to rely on His wisdom and plan, even when circumstances seem uncertain. <a href="/topical/t/the_completeness_of_god.htm">The Completeness of God</a> Understand that God encompasses all things, from beginning to end. This completeness assures us that nothing is beyond His reach or understanding. <a href="/topical/p/personal_relationship_with_the_eternal_god.htm">Personal Relationship with the Eternal God</a> Reflect on the privilege of knowing and being known by the eternal God. This relationship invites us to live with purpose and hope, grounded in His eternal promises. <a href="/topical/l/living_in_light_of_eternity.htm">Living in Light of Eternity</a> Encourage believers to live with an eternal perspective, prioritizing spiritual growth and kingdom values over temporary, worldly pursuits.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_revelation_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Revelation 1</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'the_one_who_was,_is,_and_is_to_come'_mean.htm">What does "The One Who Was, Is, and Is to Come" mean?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_mary's_seven_sorrows.htm">What does 'The One Who Was, Is, and Is to Come' mean?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_isaiah_48_12_relate_to_jesus.htm">How do statements like “I am He; I am the first, I am also the last” (Isaiah 48:12) reconcile with later New Testament claims that Jesus is Alpha and Omega?</a> <a href="/q/who_is_friedrich_nietzsche.htm">Who is Friedrich Nietzsche?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/revelation/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(8) The beginning and the ending.--These words are of doubtful authority; they are in all probability taken from <a href="/revelation/22-13.htm" title="I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last.">Revelation 22:13</a>, and interpolated here. The description of the verse applies, with little doubt, to our Lord, and the words are a strong declaration of His divinity.The Almighty.--The word thus rendered is, with one exception (<a href="/2_corinthians/6-18.htm" title="And will be a Father to you, and you shall be my sons and daughters, said the Lord Almighty.">2Corinthians 6:18</a>), peculiar to this book in the New Testament.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/revelation/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 8. - A prelude to the book. In the simple majesty of its solemn language it reminds us of the opening of St. John's Gospel and of his First Epistle. "I am the Alpha and the Omega" is here not followed by "the Beginning and the End," which the Vulgate and some other authorities insert from <a href="/revelation/21-6.htm">Revelation 21:6</a> and Revelation 22:13. Who is "the Lord," that utters these words? Surely the Christ, as seems clear from ver. 17; <a href="/revelation/2-8.htm">Revelation 2:8</a>; <a href="/revelation/22-13.htm">Revelation 22:13</a>. To attribute them to the Father robs the words of their special appropriateness in this context, where they form a prelude to "the Revelation of Jesus Christ" as God and as the Almighty "Ruler of the kings of the earth." Yet the fact that similar language is also used of the Father (<a href="/revelation/6-6.htm">Revelation 6:6</a>; <a href="/revelation/21-6.htm">Revelation 21:6</a>) shows how clearly St. John teaches that Jesus Christ is "equal to the Father as touching his Godhead." These sublime attributes are applicable to each. Like the doxology (see on ver. 6), the statement of these Divine attributes increases in fulness as the writing proceeds. Here "the Alpha and the Omega;" ver. 17 and <a href="/revelation/2-8.htm">Revelation 2:8</a>, "the First and the Last;" in <a href="/revelation/21-6.htm">Revelation 21:6</a>, "the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End;" in <a href="/revelation/22-13.htm">Revelation 22:13</a>, "the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End." Of these four, the second and fourth certainly apply to the Son, and the third certainly to the Father, the first probably to the Son. The Almighty. With the exception of <a href="/2_corinthians/6-18.htm">2 Corinthians 6:18</a>, where it occurs in a quotation, this expression (ὁ Παντοκράτωρ) is in the New Testament peculiar to the Apocalypse, where it occurs nine times. In the LXX. it represents more than one Hebrew expression; e.g. <a href="/jeremiah/3-19.htm">Jeremiah 3:19</a>; <a href="/job/5-17.htm">Job 5:17</a>. <a href="/commentaries/revelation/1-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>“I Ἐγώ (Egō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. am εἰμι (eimi) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. the τὸ (to) Article - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Alpha Ἄλφα (Alpha) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> Of Hebrew origin; the first letter of the alphabet. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. the τὸ (to) Article - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Omega,” Ὦ (Ō) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5598.htm">Strong's 5598: </a> Omega, the last letter of the Greek alphabet. The last letter of the Greek alphabet, i.e. the finality. says λέγει (legei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. [the] Lord Κύριος (Kyrios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. God, Θεός (Theos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. who ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. is ὢν (ōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. was ἦν (ēn) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. is to come— ἐρχόμενος (erchomenos) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> To come, go. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Almighty. Παντοκράτωρ (Pantokratōr) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3841.htm">Strong's 3841: </a> Ruler of all, ruler of the universe, the almighty. 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