Strong's Lexicon amen: Amen Original Word: אָמֵן Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root אָמַן (aman), meaning "to confirm," "to support," or "to be faithful." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G281 (ἀμήν): The Greek equivalent of the Hebrew "amen," used similarly in the New Testament to affirm truth and express agreement. Usage: In the Hebrew Bible, "amen" is used as a term of affirmation, meaning "truly," "certainly," or "so be it." It is often used to express agreement with or confirmation of a statement, prayer, or blessing. The term signifies trustworthiness and faithfulness, reflecting the speaker's confidence in the truth of what has been said. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, "amen" was a communal response, often used in liturgical settings to affirm the words of a leader or priest. It served as a verbal seal of agreement, binding the community to the truth or commitment expressed. The use of "amen" in religious contexts underscores the importance of communal participation and shared belief in the covenant relationship with God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom aman Definition verily, truly NASB Translation Amen (28), truth (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs אָמֵן adverb verily, truly Deuteronomy 27:15,26 (12 t.) 1 Kings 1:36; Nehemiah 5:13; Jeremiah 11:5; Jeremiah 28:6 & doxologies 1 Chronicles 16:36 ( = Psalm 106:48); אָמֵן (ו) אָמֵן Numbers 5:22 (P) Nehemiah 8:6, & in the doxologies Psalm 41:14; Psalm 72:19; Psalm 8:9Psalm 48. ἀμήν = Amen: אֱלֹהֵי אָמֵן Isaiah 65:16 (twice in verse) God of Amen De Che RVm; compare Revelation 3:14, or God of faithfulness, God of truth (RV) (perhaps read אֹמֶן Che Di). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Amen, so be it, truth From 'aman; sure; abstract, faithfulness; adverb, truly -- Amen, so be it, truth. see HEBREW 'aman Forms and Transliterations אָ֘מֵ֥ן ׀ אָמֵ֑ן אָמֵ֔ן אָמֵ֕ן אָמֵ֗ן אָמֵ֤ן ׀ אָמֵ֥ן ׀ אָמֵֽן׃ אָמֵן֙ אמן אמן׃ וְאָמֵֽן׃ ואמן׃ ’ā·mên ’āmên aMen veaMen wə’āmên wə·’ā·mênLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 5:22 HEB: וְאָמְרָ֥ה הָאִשָּׁ֖ה אָמֵ֥ן ׀ אָמֵֽן׃ NAS: And the woman shall say, Amen. Amen. KJV: And the woman shall say, Amen, amen. INT: shall say and the woman Amen Amen Numbers 5:22 Deuteronomy 27:15 Deuteronomy 27:16 Deuteronomy 27:17 Deuteronomy 27:18 Deuteronomy 27:19 Deuteronomy 27:20 Deuteronomy 27:21 Deuteronomy 27:22 Deuteronomy 27:23 Deuteronomy 27:24 Deuteronomy 27:25 Deuteronomy 27:26 1 Kings 1:36 1 Chronicles 16:36 Nehemiah 5:13 Nehemiah 8:6 Nehemiah 8:6 Psalm 41:13 Psalm 41:13 Psalm 72:19 Psalm 72:19 Psalm 89:52 Psalm 89:52 30 Occurrences |