2006-07-29 19:24:59 · 16 answers · asked by Gregory J 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
[amen] is one of the few words of scripture which is written in it's original Hebrew form. In fact, it is practically a universal word, having been adopted directly from the Hebrew into Greek, Latin, English, Spanish, and many other languages. Found both in the Old and the New Testaments, it is also translated in different ways, depending upon the context of the passage in which it is found. This Hebrew Amen is derived from the root [aman], which means to be firm or solid in the sense of permanency. Thus by implication, it means to be sure, true or faithful. So whenever we see this word Amen used in scripture, it is affirming truth, or illustrating something is said that is of absolute certainty. We can get a better understanding of the word in looking at the way God uses it in a slightly different context than we normally would see it. Here [amen] is used as a title for God, illustrating His faithfulness to His promises.
2006-07-29 19:29:52 · answer #1 · answered by tebone0315 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
a-men' (in ritual speech and in singing a-men', a'men) ('amen; amen, = "truly," "verily"):
Is derived from the reflexive form of a verb meaning "to be firm," or "to prop." It occurs twice as a noun in Isaiah 65:16, where we have (the King James Version, the Revised Version (British and American)) "God of truth." This rendering implies the pointing 'omen or 'emun i.e. "truth," or "faithfulness," a reading actually suggested by Cheyne and adopted by others. "Amen" is generally used as an adverb of assent or confirmation--fiat, "so let it be." In Jeremiah 28:6 the prophet endorses with it the words of Hananiah. Amen is employed when an individual or the whole nation confirms a covenant or oath recited in their presence (Numbers 5:22; Deuteronomy 27:15; Nehemiah 5:13, etc.). It also occurs at the close of a psalm or book of psalms, or of a prayer.
2006-07-30 02:29:29 · answer #2 · answered by Korene 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I understand it to mean many of the things said already. As I have been taught, it is a state of mind. It is a word describing the state of mind of doubtlessness.
So "Amen" means "no doubt." It's a state of mind.
2006-07-30 02:31:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
(1) Amen is an Arabic word which mean to" Accept".we say that at the end of of Prayer becasue what ever we prayed from God he may accept it .and Amen is also one of ALLAH's (GOD) name which mean "Custodian".
2006-07-30 02:44:01 · answer #4 · answered by irfan&u 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As was said, it means "so be it". It was used since the old testament days. It is a plea to God to answer your prayer.
2006-07-30 02:28:58 · answer #5 · answered by Ben 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's the word used to close prayers. It means so be it.
2006-07-30 02:28:46 · answer #6 · answered by naphythespiffyone 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
amen,aamin,omim,om all r first word prounced by every human beings at the time of birth,its the celestial word which joins u to the supreme,thus after every rituals one prounce it to be joined with HIM at that moment,if u ever happen to enter in the kingdom of ur heart,u will find that this word is echoing within u at its own,so its just divine word and u can say that UR/GOD wish may befullfilled.
2006-07-30 02:34:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
may gods will be done its a way of converming your agreement and prayer
2006-07-30 02:33:21 · answer #8 · answered by Mim 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who was what?
2006-07-30 02:28:39 · answer #9 · answered by cheeky chic 379 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Loosely translated means="" So be It""
2006-07-30 02:27:42 · answer #10 · answered by whynotaskdon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋