Category:Amen

A`men", interj., adv., & n. Etym: [L. amen, Gr. am certainly, truly.]

Defn: An expression used at the end of prayers, and meaning, So be it. At the end of a creed, it is a solemn asseveration of belief. When it introduces a declaration, it is equivalent to truly, verily. It is used as a noun, to demote: (a) concurrence in belief, or in a statement; assent; (b) the final word or act; (c) Christ as being one who is true and faithful. And let all the people say, Amen. Ps. cvi. 48. Amen, amen, I say to thee, except a man be born again, he can not see the kingdom of God. John ii. 3. Rhemish Trans. To say amen to, to approve warmly; to concur in heartily or emphatically; to ratify; as, I say Amen to all.

A`men", v. t.

Defn: To say Amen to; to sanction fully.

---excerpt from the Illustrated Bible Dictionary

Amen - This Hebrew word means firm, and hence also faithful (Revelation 3:14). In Isaiah 65:16, the Authorized Version has "the God of truth," which in Hebrew is "the God of Amen." It is frequently used by our Savior 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 (Revelation 3:14). It is found singly and sometimes doubly at the end of prayers (Psalm 41:13; Psalm 72:19; Psalm 89:52), to confirm the words and invoke the fulfillment of them. It is used in token of being bound by an oath (Numbers 5:22; Deuteronomy 27:15; Nehemiah 5:13; Nehemiah 8:6; 1 Chronicles 16:36). In the primitive churches it was common for the general audience to say "Amen" at the close of the prayer (1 Corinthians 14:16). The promises of God are Amen; i.e., they are all true and sure (2 Corinthians 1:20).