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Amen
This Hebrew word means firm, and hence also faithful (Rev. 3:14). In Isa. 65:16, the Authorized Version has “the God of truth,” which in Hebrew is “the God of Amen.” It is frequently used by our Saviour to give emphasis to his words, where it is translated “verily.” Sometimes, only, however, in John’s Gospel, it is repeated, “Verily, verily.” It is used as an epithet of the Lord Jesus Christ (Rev. 3:14).
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It is found singly and sometimes doubly at the end of prayers (Ps. 41:13; 72:19; 89:52), to confirm the words and invoke the fulfilment of them. It is used in token of being bound by an oath (Num. 5:22; Deut. 27:15-26; Neh. 5:13; 8:6; 1 Chr. 16:36). In the primitive churches it was common for the general audience to say “Amen” at the close of the prayer (1 Cor. 14:16).
The promises of God are Amen; i.e., they are all true and sure (2 Cor. 1:20).
Also from Smith's (1884) +−
literally “true” and used as a substantive, “that which is true,” “truth,” (Isaiah 65:16) a word used in strong asseverations, fixing, as it were, the stamp of truth upon the assertion which it accompanied, and making it binding as an oath. Comp. (Numbers 5:22) In the synagogues and private houses it was customary for the people or members of the family who were present to say “amen” to the prayers which were offered. (Matthew 6:13; 1 Corinthians 14:16) And not only public prayers, but those offered in private, and doxologies, were appropriately concluded with “amen.” (Romans 9:5; 11:36; 15:33; 16:27; 2 Corinthians 13:14) etc.
In the Bible
74
Verses where Amen is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).
- 1 Chronicles 16:36
Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting.” Then all the people said, “Amen!” and “Praise the LORD!”
- 1 Corinthians 14:16
Otherwise, if you speak a blessing in spirit, how can someone who is uninstructed say “Amen” to your thanksgiving, since he does not know what you are saying?
- 1 Corinthians 16:24
My love be with all of you in Christ Jesus. Amen.
- 1 John 5:21
Little children, keep yourselves from idols.
- 1 Kings 1:36
“Amen,” replied Benaiah son of Jehoiada. “May the LORD, the God of my lord the king, so declare it.
- 1 Peter 4:11
If anyone speaks, he should speak as one conveying the words of God. If anyone serves, he should serve with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.
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Scripture on Amen
54
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- Revelation 31 Chronicles 16Nehemiah 5Psalms 41Isaiah 65Matthew 6Romans 92 Corinthians 12 Corinthians 13Philippians 41 Timothy 62 Timothy 4Hebrews 131 Peter 5Revelation 221 Kings 1Nehemiah 8Psalms 72Psalms 89Psalms 106Jeremiah 11Jeremiah 28Matthew 28Mark 16Luke 24John 21Romans 1Romans 11Romans 151 Corinthians 16Galatians 1Galatians 6Ephesians 3Ephesians 6Colossians 41 Thessalonians 31 Thessalonians 52 Thessalonians 31 Timothy 1Titus 3Philemon 11 Peter 42 Peter 31 John 52 John 1Jude 1Revelation 5Revelation 7Revelation 19
Voices on Amen
24
Surfaced by name match — accuracy varies by title clarity.
Sources · Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897) · Smith's Bible Dictionary (1884)
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