Revelation 21:6

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.

And {G2532} he said {G2036} unto me {G3427}, It is done {G1096}. I {G1473} am {G1510} Alpha {G1} and {G2532} Omega {G5598}, the beginning {G746} and {G2532} the end {G5056}. I {G1473} will give {G1325} unto him that is athirst {G1372} of {G1537} the fountain {G4077} of the water {G5204} of life {G2222} freely {G1432}.

And he said to me, “It is done! I am the ‘A’ and the ‘Z,’ the Beginning and the End. To anyone who is thirsty I myself will give water free of charge from the Fountain of Life.

And He told me, “It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. To the thirsty I will give freely from the spring of the water of life.

And he said unto me, They are come to pass. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.

Commentary

Revelation 21:6 presents a profound divine declaration from the throne, marking the culmination of God's redemptive plan and the inauguration of the eternal state.

Context

This powerful statement immediately follows the glorious vision of the new heaven and new earth and the descent of the New Jerusalem. Having described a future free from tears, pain, and death (Revelation 21:4), God Himself speaks, confirming the absolute certainty and finality of these events. It signifies the end of all things as we know them and the beginning of God's eternal dwelling with His people, a key moment in biblical prophecy and the understanding of the end times.

Key Themes

  • Divine Finality and Fulfillment: The declaration "It is done" (Greek: Gegonen) is a perfect passive verb, emphasizing that it has been accomplished and remains accomplished. It signifies the irreversible completion of God's grand design for creation and redemption. All prophecies are fulfilled, all promises realized, and God's eternal kingdom is fully established.
  • God's Eternal Sovereignty: The title "I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end" powerfully asserts God's eternal nature, His absolute control over all time and existence. He is the source from whom all things originate and the ultimate goal towards whom all things move. This title is used for God in Revelation 1:8 and also for Christ in Revelation 22:13, highlighting the unity of the Godhead in divine authority and the completeness of their plan.
  • Spiritual Provision and Grace: The promise to "give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely" speaks to God's boundless grace. In the biblical narrative, "thirst" often symbolizes a deep spiritual longing or need. God offers abundant, life-giving spiritual satisfaction without cost, echoing promises of salvation and eternal sustenance. This "water of life" is a recurring motif, often associated with spiritual nourishment and eternal communion with God, as seen in Jesus's offer to the Samaritan woman and the description of the river of the water of life flowing from God's throne.

Linguistic Insights

  • "It is done" (Greek: Gegonen): This phrase carries immense weight, signifying absolute completion and certainty. It's not "it will be done," but "it has been done and stands completed," underscoring the divine decree's unchangeable nature regarding the new creation and the ultimate victory of God's purposes.
  • "Alpha and Omega" (Greek: Alpha kai Omega): These are the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet. This title is a merism, a figure of speech where two contrasting parts represent the whole. It signifies God's absolute totality, His timelessness, and His comprehensive sovereignty from beginning to end, encompassing all of history and eternity.
  • "Water of life" (Greek: hydor zoes): This powerful metaphor is used throughout scripture to represent spiritual blessing, salvation, and eternal life freely offered by God. It contrasts with the fleeting satisfaction of earthly desires and points to the ultimate spiritual fulfillment found in God alone, available to all who spiritually thirst for Him.

Practical Application

Revelation 21:6 offers immense comfort and assurance to those seeking hope and meaning. For believers, it affirms the certainty of God's promises and the ultimate victory of His plan. It reminds us that despite present struggles or unanswered questions, God is sovereign over all, and His eternal purposes will be fully realized. The invitation to drink of the "water of life freely" is a timeless call to all who are spiritually thirsty to find true and lasting satisfaction in God's grace and provision, a promise that extends from our present walk of faith into eternity. This verse encourages us to place our trust in the God who completes what He starts.

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Cross-References

  • John 7:37 (31 votes)

    ¶ In the last day, that great [day] of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink.

  • John 7:38 (31 votes)

    He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.

  • John 4:10 (31 votes)

    Jesus answered and said unto her, If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of him, and he would have given thee living water.

  • Revelation 7:17 (30 votes)

    For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.

  • John 4:14 (27 votes)

    But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.

  • Psalms 36:9 (25 votes)

    For with thee [is] the fountain of life: in thy light shall we see light.

  • Romans 8:32 (22 votes)

    He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?