## the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End ##

These two phrases share similar meanings and are combined to emphasize that God is eternal. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]]).

## the Alpha and the Omega ##

See how you translated this in [Revelation 1:7](../01/07.md).

## To the one who thirsts...water of life ##

This means God will freely give eternal life to any person that really wants it. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])