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Omega, Or Omega

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Omega is the last letter of the Greek alphabet and is used figuratively to represent the end or completion of something, especially in the expression “Alpha and Omega.”

Definition

Omega is the last letter of the Greek alphabet and is used metaphorically for the end or completion of something.

Biblical Usage

The expression “Alpha and Omega” in Revelation uses Omega to denote the end, together with Alpha as the beginning.

Historical Background

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Scripture References

Historical Bible Dictionaries

Smith's Bible Dictionary
The last letter of the Greek alphabet. It is used metephorically to denote the end of anything (Revelation 1:8,11)
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