56. Verse 11. Saying, I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, signifies who governs all things from first principles through ultimates, and thus all things of heaven to eternity, as is evident from what is said and shown above (n. 41).

7216. 'And they did not hear Moses' means that they did not receive it in faith and obedience. This is clear from the meaning of 'hearing' as receiving in faith and obedience. For the meaning of 'hearing' as faith in the will and in actions, and obedience, see 2542, 3869, 4651-4660, 5017.