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Omega

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Omega is the last letter of the Greek alphabet. In Revelation, it is used with Alpha to express completeness and the beginning and end of all things.

Definition

Omega is the last letter of the Greek alphabet. As the final letter, it can represent the end or completion of a series.

Biblical Usage

In Revelation, Omega appears with Alpha in a designation expressing completeness and the beginning and end of all things.

Historical Background

The term belongs to the Greek alphabet; the supplied material gives no further background.

Scripture References

Historical Bible Dictionaries

Easton's Bible Dictionary
(Rev. 1:8), the last letter in the Greek alphabet. (See A.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>o'-me-ga o-me'-ga o-meg'-a.</p><p>See ALPHA AND OMEGA.</p>
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