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Revelation 1:8

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.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

I am Alpha and Omega,.... These are the words of Christ himself, appearing at once, and confirming what John had said of him, concerning his person, offices, and future coming: Alpha is the first…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

I am Alpha and Omega - These are the first and the last letters of the Greek alphabet, and denote properly the first and the last. So in Rev 22:13, where the two expressions are united, “I am Alpha…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

I am Alpha and Omega - I am from eternity to eternity. This mode of speech is borrowed from the Jews, who express the whole compass of things by א aleph and ת tau, the first and last letters of the…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Revelation 1:3-8

We have here an apostolic benediction on those who should give a due regard to this divine revelation; and this benediction is given more generally and more especially.

I. More generally, to all who…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Alpha and Omega The first and last letters of the Greekalphabet used, as in Rabbinical proverbs the first and last letters of the Hebrewalphabet were, as symbols of "the beginning and the end." These…