Revelation 1:8

Translations

Modern

“I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, who is and was and is to come—the Almighty.

Traditional

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.

Literal

“I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, the One who is and who was and who is coming, the Almighty.

Latin

Ego sum alpha et omega, principium et finis, dicit Dominus Deus: qui est, et qui erat, et qui venturus est, omnipotens.

Original

Greek

English

“I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, who is and was and is to come—the Almighty.

Notes

Revelation 1:8

I am is the name of God in the Old Testament (Exodus 3:13–14; 6:2; Deuteronomy 6:4). Jesus used this name for himself (compare John 4:26). Alpha and Omega are the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet. They show that God's actions cover everything. God is completely in control.

Revelation 1:4–8

The second introduction (see study note on Revelation 1:1–11) follows the style of a Greek letter.

Revelation 1:1–11

Revelation begins with a three-part introduction, including:

a prologue (Revelation 1:1–3),
a letter introduction (Revelation 1:4–8), and
a historical introduction (Revelation 1:9–11).

Theme notes and profiles

The Sovereignty of God

Related verses

Isaiah 44:6
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.
Revelation 22:13
I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.”
Isaiah 43:10
“You are My witnesses,” declares the LORD, “and My servant whom I have chosen, so that you may consider and believe Me and understand that I am He. Before Me no god was formed, and after Me none will come.
Isaiah 48:12
Listen to Me, O Jacob, and Israel, whom I have called: I am He; I am the first, and I am the last.
Revelation 21:6
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.
Isaiah 41:4
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.”
Revelation 1:4
John, To the seven churches in the province of Asia: Grace and peace to you from Him who is and was and is to come, and from the seven spirits before His throne,
Revelation 11:17
…saying: “We give thanks to You, O Lord God Almighty, the One who is and who was, because You have taken Your great power and have begun to reign.
Revelation 4:8
And each of the four living creatures had six wings and was covered with eyes all around and within. Day and night they never stop saying: “Holy, Holy, Holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come!”
Revelation 1:17
When I saw Him, I fell at His feet like a dead man. But He placed His right hand on me and said, “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last,
Revelation 2:8
To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These are the words of the First and the Last, who died and returned to life.
Isaiah 9:6
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

People

Alpha: A title of Jesus, signifying His eternal nature Omega: A title of Jesus, signifying His eternal nature

Glossary

Alpha and Omega Book of Revelation John, the Apostle Lamentations, Book of Lord’s Day

Topics

Alpha: A Title of Christ Being Afraid Christ is God: As Eternal Christ is God: As Omnipotent DNA God's Name I AM Jesus, the Christ: Eternity of Jesus, the Christ: Names, Appellations, and Titles of: Almighty Jesus, the Christ: Names, Appellations, and Titles of: Alpha and Omega Jesus, the Christ: Omnipotence of Names of God Names of Jesus Omega: Alpha and Omega, the All-Comprehensiveness of Christ One God Oneness The Trinity: Each Person In, Described as Omnipotent Titles and Names of Christ: Alpha and Omega

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