Strong's Lexicon O: O, Oh Original Word: ὦ Word Origin: A primary exclamation Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - Strong's Hebrew 1945 (הוֹי, hoy): An interjection used similarly to express lament or woe, often found in prophetic literature. Usage: The Greek interjection "ὦ" is used to express strong emotion, often preceding a direct address. It is an exclamatory particle that conveys a range of emotions such as surprise, admiration, lament, or earnest appeal. In the New Testament, it is frequently used to draw attention to a statement or to express deep feeling. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek literature and the New Testament, interjections like "ὦ" were commonly used to convey emotion and emphasis. This usage reflects the oral and rhetorical culture of the time, where public speaking and oral tradition were prevalent. The interjection served as a tool to engage listeners and highlight the importance of the message being delivered. HELPS Word-studies 5598 Ō (long ō, originally formed by pronouncing two short o's/omikrons together, cf. Zodhiates, Dictionary) – the final letter of the Greek alphabet; (figuratively) God's infinity (endlessness), in contrast to alpha – the first letter of the Greek alphabet which represents the Lord as the unoriginated originator of all life and all that is eternal. In the NT, 5598 ("Ōmega") is always used of the glorified Christ (Rev 1:8, 21;6, 22:13), referring to His absolute limitlessness to meet all the needs of finite (limited) people. [Ōmega is the twenty-fourth (final) letter of the Greek alphabet, which begins with 1 /A ("alpha").] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origini.e. ómega Definition the last letter of the Gr. alphabet NASB Translation Omega (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5598: ΩΩ, Omega: omega, the last (24th) letter of the Greek alphabet: ἐγώ εἰμί τό Ω (WH Ω, L ὦ, T ὦ), equivalent to τό τέλος, i. e. the last (see Alfa, Α, ἆ, ἄλφα (and B. D. (especially American edition) under the word and article 'Alpha', also article Α and Ω by Piper in Herzog (cf. Schaff-Herzog), and by Tyrwhitt in Dict. of Chris. Antiq.)), Revelation 1:8, 11 Rec.; Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Omega. The last letter of the Greek alphabet, i.e. (figuratively) the finality -- Omega. Forms and Transliterations Ω Ὦ o ô Ō Ō̂ omega ŌmegaLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Revelation 1:8 NGRK: καὶ τὸ Ὦ λέγει Κύριος NAS: the Alpha and the Omega, says KJV: Alpha and Omega, the beginning and INT: and the Omega says Lord Revelation 1:11 Noun Revelation 21:6 N Revelation 22:13 N |
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