Alpha Omega Necklace, Greek Letters Christian Symbol Charm Pendant chain (nb)
Specifications
| Return Shipping Will Be Paid By | Buyer |
| All Returns Accepted | Returns Accepted |
| Item Must Be Returned Within | 30 Days |
| Country Of Origin | United States |
| Style | Classic |
| Chain Style | Snake chain |
| Pendant Size | 31mm x 24mm |
| Gender | Any |
| Necklace Type | Snake chain |
| Setting Style | n/a |
| Material | Metal |
| Theme | Christian |
| Type | Necklace |
| Secondary Stone | not applicable |
| Cut Grade | n/a |
| Main Stone Color | not applicable |
| Color | Silver |
| Item Length | Pick 16"-50" (40-127cm) |
| Main Stone Treatment | n/a |
| Metal Purity | n/a |
| Main Stone | not applicable |
| Main Stone Creation | n/a |
| Brand | Ann Claridge |
| Metal | Stainless Steel |
| Main Stone Shape | n/a |
INCLUDES Pendant and snake chain necklace in a black velvet jewelry bag. You can also purchase the pendant alone to use on your own cord or chain. MEASUREMENTS The pendant is about 1.232" tall x .968" across by .039" inches thick (31.3mm x 24.6mm x 1mm) The necklace chain is offered in your choice of length from 16" to 50" (40cm to 127cm) MATERIALS The pendant, chain and all components are made of pure 304 Stainless steel. Stainless steel is non-tarnishing, non-allergenic, shiny, strong and durable. You can sleep, swim or shower in it! ABOUT Alpha and Omega are the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet, and a title of Christ and God in the Book of Revelation. This pair of letters are used as Christian symbols, and are often combined with the Cross, Chi-rho, or other Christian symbols. The term Alpha and Omega comes from the phrase "I am Alpha and Omega", an appellation of Jesus in the Book of Revelation (verses 1:8, 21:6, and 22:13). The first part of this phrase ("I am the Alpha and Omega") is first found in Chapter 1 verse 8 ("1v8"), and is found in every manuscript of Revelation that has 1v8. Several later manuscripts repeat "I am the Alpha and Omega" in 1v11 too, but do not receive support here from most of the oldest manuscripts, including the Alexandrine, Sinaitic, and Codex Ephraemi Rescriptus. It is, therefore, omitted in some modern translations. Scholar Robert Young stated, with regard to "I am the Alpha and Omega" in 1v11, the "oldest [manuscripts] omit" it. ORIGIN Alpha and omega are the first and last letters, respectively, of the classical (Ionic) Greek alphabet. Thus, twice when the phrase "I am the alpha and the omega" appears it is further clarified with the additional phrase, "the beginning and the end" (Revelation 21:6, 22:13). The first and last letters of the Greek alphabet were used because the book of Revelation is in the New Testament, which was originally written in Greek. This phrase is interpreted by many Christians to mean that Jesus has existed for all eternity or that God is eternal. Though many commentators and dictionaries ascribe the title "the alpha and the omega" to both God and to Christ, some secular sources argue otherwise. Barnes' Notes on the New Testament (1974) claims: "It cannot be absolutely certain that the writer meant to refer to the Lord Jesus specifically here ... There is no real incongruity in supposing, also, that the writer here meant to refer to God as such." Most Christian denominations also teach that the title applies to both Jesus and his Father. The letters Alpha and Omega in juxtaposition are often used as a Christian visual symbol. The symbols were used in early Christianity and appear in the Roman catacombs. The letters were shown hanging from the arms of the cross in Early Christian art, and some crux gemmata, jeweled crosses in precious metal, have formed letters hanging in this way, called pendilia; for example, in the Asturian coat of arms, which is based upon the Asturian Victory Cross. In fact, despite always being in Greek, the letters became more common in Western than Eastern Orthodox Christian art. They are often shown to the left and right of Christ's head, sometimes within his halo, where they take the place of the Christogram used in Orthodox art. Judaism In Rabbinic literature, the word emet (meaning "truth"), one of the names of God in Judaism, has been interpreted as consisting of the first, middle, and final letters of the Hebrew alphabet. Islam The Qur'an gives al'Awwal, meaning "The First" and al'Akhir, meaning "The Last" as two of the names of God: 57:3.