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There are quite a few words that you’ll only ever hear in church. For instance, you’ll often hear invitations to a ‘fellowship’ activity announced on a Sunday morning. But the chances are you won’t use the word fellowship to invite your friend over for a BBQ or to watch the Super Bowl. Congregations all around the world use the word amen.<\/b> Although many people use it in the right context, some may not actually know what it means.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So what does the word Amen mean?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

THE DEFINITION OF AMEN<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Amen<\/strong> is an ancient Hebrew word. Scripture uses this word in three primary ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the beginning of a discourse\/statement\/sermon.<\/strong> In these cases, Amen often meant (and was translated) as verily, or truly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Matthew 5:18<\/a> is an example of this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“For truly <\/strong><\/em>[Amen], I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law until all is accomplished.”<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

In the Old Testament uses “amen” descriptor of the character of God being true and\/or faithful.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deuteronomy 7:9<\/a> says,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Know therefore that the Lord your God is God, the faithful <\/strong><\/em>[Amen]God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments, to a thousand generations.”<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

See also:\u00a0Isa. 49:7<\/a>, 65:16<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most common placement of Amen is at the end of a prayer, sermon, or statement – as an agreement. <\/strong>It could then be translated as ‘so be it’, ‘so it is’,  or ‘may it be fulfilled’. These still have the similar ideas of truth, faith, or belief in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Bible actually ends with this affirmation in Revelation 22:20-21<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen<\/strong>. Come Lord Jesus! The grace of the Lord Jesus be with all. Amen<\/strong>.”<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

\"Amen<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

So, while many people haven’t researched the Hebrew roots, chances are, most have always had a basic understanding of what Amen means. You’ve probably heard it in the right context. Hopefully this helps give you a bit larger picture of the meaning. Now you can shout, “Amen” with more authority the next time your pastor is preaching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re interested in doing similar word studies on your own, consider buying a Bible with Strong’s<\/strong><\/a> or a Bible Dictionary like Vine’s<\/strong><\/a> that make studying the word as easy as a few taps.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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