Greek · AL-fah / oh-MEH-gah
Alpha and Omega
Ἄλφα καὶ Ὦ
The First and the Last, the Beginning and the End
Symbol: First and last letters — the whole alphabet of history held in one hand
“I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.”
Revelation 22:13
Christ names Himself by the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet: every story is written between His two hands.
What the name means
He is not only the author of your beginning; He is already standing at your ending.
The name answers anxiety about the future — the end has been visited and it is safe.
He finishes what He begins: 'He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion.'
How to pray this name
- Pray it over unfinished things and uncertain futures.
- Use it when starting something new: He is both start and finish.
Alpha and Omega, You hold my beginning and my end. Finish what You started in me. In the Mighty Name of Jesus! Amen.
Declaration
Christ is my beginning and my end — He completes every good work He starts in me.
Study further
Revelation 1:8 · Philippians 1:6 · Hebrews 12:2 · Isaiah 46:10