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Strong's G1 Α (a)

a - meaning, definition, and linked Bible usage across the indexed canon, including Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where this Strong's number appears.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H1 — ab (“father”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G1
Language Greek
Linked Usages 4
Books 1

Strong's G1 Quick Answer

Strong's G1 α (a) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. a (al'-fah) n. 1. the first letter of the alphabet 2. (figuratively) only It has 4 linked Bible usages across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include first. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
a (al'-fah) n. 1. the first letter of the alphabet 2. (figuratively) only
Usage
4 linked usages
Books
1 indexed book
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
first

Meaning and Definition

a (al'-fah) n. 1. the first letter of the alphabet 2. (figuratively) only 3. (numerically) the first 4. (prefix, commonly) not, without (a-, an-, i.e. amoral, anarchy) 5. (prefix, occasionally) in the sense of a union (i.e. akin, adelphos "brother") {Often used as a prefix in composition in the sense of privation (as a contraction from G427); occasionally in the sense of union (as a contraction of G260)} [of Hebrew origin] KJV: Alpha Compare: G427, G260

Original Word
α
Transliteration
a
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

Alpha

Usage: Α, α, ἄλφα (which see), τό, indecl., alpha, the first letter of the Greek alphabet. As a numeral, ά = 1, α = 1000. As a prefix, it appears to have at least two and perhaps three distinct senses: __1. ἀ- (before a vowel, ἀν-) negative, as in ἄ-γνωστος, ἄ-δικος. __2. ἀ-, ἁ- copulative, indicating community and fellowship, as in ἁ-πλοῦς, ἀ-κολουθέω, ἀ-δελφός. __3. An intensive force (LS, s. α), as in ἀ-τενίζω is sometimes assumed (but see Boisacq, see word). (AS)

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How Strong's G1 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render a, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

first Revelation 1:11 2×

How Strong's G1 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 4 linked usages.

Strong's G1 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G1 in the New Testament

4 indexed usages in New Testament.

Revelation 1:8 KJV

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 1:11 KJV

Saying, 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 21:6 KJV

And 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.

Usage Excerpts

First 4 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1.

Revelation 1:8 New Testament, KJV
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 1:11 New Testament, KJV
Saying, 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 21:6 New Testament, KJV
And 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 22:13 New Testament, KJV
I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1, grouped by book.

Revelation 4 usages, New Testament
Revelation 1:8 Revelation 1:11 Revelation 21:6 Revelation 22:13

Strong's G1 FAQ

What does a (Α) mean?

Strong's G1 is a Greek entry for G1 α (a). a (al'-fah) n. 1. the first letter of the alphabet 2. (figuratively) only

How many times is a (Α) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 4 linked usages for Strong's G1 across 1 book.

Where can I study a (Α) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate a (Α)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as first. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.