Strong's G1 · Greek
ἄλφα
a · /al'-fah/
Definition
of Hebrew origin; the first letter of the alphabet; figuratively, only (from its use as a numeral) the first: --Alpha. Often used (usually an, before a vowel) also in composition (as a contraction from 427) in the sense of privation; so, in many words, beginning with this letter; occasionally in the sense of union (as a contraction of 260).
KJV: Alpha
Root / derivation: of Hebrew origin
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἄλφα across 4 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Revelation4 verses
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.
Revelation 1:11Saying, I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last: and, What thou seest, write in a book, and send it unto the seven churches which are in Asia; unto Ephesus, and unto Smyrna, and unto Pergamos, and unto Thyatira, and unto Sardis, and unto Philadelphia, and unto Laodicea.
Revelation 21:6And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.
Revelation 22:13I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G1 (a) mean?
of Hebrew origin; the first letter of the alphabet; figuratively, only (from its use as a numeral) the first: --Alpha. Often used (usually an, before a vowel) also in composition (as a contraction from 427) in the sense of privation; so, in many words, beginning with this letter; occasionally in the sense of union (as a contraction of 260).
How many times does G1 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G1 (ἄλφα) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “Alpha.”
How is a translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G1 is rendered as “Alpha” (4×).
Where does the Greek word ἄλφα come from?
of Hebrew origin