what does "amen" mean?
2006-09-09 06:37:34 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Hallelujah means Praise. It is the highest form of praise to God.
Amen means Yes, I or we agee.
2006-09-09 06:55:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
This word is well-known to most churchgoers in Christendom. Some of them shout it out loud in their Sunday services. How many, though, know what the word really means? In fact, it is Hebrew for “Praise Jah!” It is a joyful, ringing acclamation of the Creator, whose name is Jehovah.The word “Hallelujah” appears frequently in the Bible. Why? Because there are so many reasons to praise God. Jah (Jehovah) is the Creator and Sustainer of the vast universe. (Psalm 147:4, 5; 148:3-6) He originated the ecosystems that make life on earth possible. (Psalm 147:8, 9; 148:7-10) And he takes a special interest in mankind. If we do his will, he blesses and supports us in this life and offers us the certain hope of an even better life to come. (Psalm 148:11-14) It is Jah (Jehovah) who inspired the words: “The righteous themselves will possess the earth, and they will reside forever upon it.”—Psalm 37:29.
Hence, the exhortation is directed to all: “Hallelujah!” “Praise Jah, you people!”
The term “Amen” means “sure,” “truly,” “so be it,” “truth.
2006-09-09 13:56:50 · answer #2 · answered by Micah 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The word means “Praise Jah, you people,” “Jah” being the shortened form of the divine name, Jehovah. We are here reminded of the exhortation of the psalmist: “Every breathing thing—let it praise Jah. Praise Jah, you people!” (Psalm 150:6.)
Hallelujah—The English transliteration of the Hebrew expression ha·lelu-Yah′, meaning “praise Jah,” or “praise Jah, you people.”
Jah—A poetic shortened form of the name of God, Jehovah. It appears in the Bible more than 50 times, often as part of the expression “Hallelujah.”
The word “Hallelujah” appears frequently in the Bible. Why? Because there are so many reasons to praise God. Jah (Jehovah) is the Creator and Sustainer of the vast universe. (Psalm 147:4, 5; 148:3-6.) He originated the ecosystems that make life on earth possible. (Psalm 147:8, 9; 148:7-10.) And he takes a special interest in mankind. If we do his will, he blesses and supports us in life and offers us the certain hope of an even better life to come. (Psalm 148:11-14) It is Jah (Jehovah) who inspired the words: “The righteous themselves will possess the earth, and they will reside forever upon it.”—Psalm 37:29.
Hence, the exhortation is directed to all: “Hallelujah!” “Praise Jah, you people!”
AMEN.
This word in both English and Greek is a transliteration from the Hebrew ’a·men′. The meaning is “so be it,” or “surely.” The Hebrew root word from which it is drawn (’a·man′) means “be faithful; be trustworthy.”
However, the weight of the prior evidence presented strongly indicates the rightness of the use of “Amen” as a conclusion to prayer, and Paul’s statement at 1 Corinthians 14:16 in particular shows that it was customary for those in Christian assembly to join in the Amen to a prayer. Additionally, the examples of those in heaven, recorded at Revelation 5:13, 14; 7:10-12; and 19:1-4, all give support to its use in subscribing to prayers or solemn statements and thereby, through the use of this one word, expressing the confidence, strong approval, and earnest hope that is in their hearts.
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2006-09-09 13:47:50 · answer #3 · answered by Jeremy Callahan 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hallelujah means "praise the Lord" and Amen means "I Agree."
2006-09-09 13:43:52 · answer #4 · answered by DontPanic 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bible points to the Old Testament with the word alleluyah, interpreting the first portion of the word alle.
The word [H]alleluyah is not a compound Hebrew word. It is not two words but a singular word meaning praise to Yahweh. (alle- praise, lu-to, yah-Yaweh). The beginning of the word is Hallel meaning praise, and the last syllable of the word is a reference to Yahweh the God of the Bible,
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2006-09-09 13:48:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Praise the Lord
Amen means may the lord help us through thick and thin
2006-09-09 13:41:53 · answer #6 · answered by chocolateluver 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Halleluiah (or hallelujah or other spellings) means "Praise ye the Lord" or "Praise ye Jehovah".
Amen means "sincerely" or "I agree".
2006-09-09 13:40:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
a shout or song of praise to God
2006-09-09 13:42:10 · answer #8 · answered by ỉη ץ٥ڵ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think "hallelujah" means "praise god" and "amen" means "thank god" or "may god bless us"
2006-09-09 13:41:19 · answer #9 · answered by jeshzisd 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Praise God, Thank God, I agree :)
2006-09-09 13:42:51 · answer #10 · answered by sweetie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋