what does amen mean?

Answer 1

The End! Haha

Answer 2

None of these answers are all that accurate.

I have been told that the Hebrew word "amen" literally means "true" or "truth". Not all scholars agree with this definition, however. Amen was often used as a sign of agreement with what someone else just said. Depending on the contect, "amen" seems to imply "so let it be".

You can find standard explainations on the web using Google.

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...Oddly, to get a scriptural answer to what 'Amen' means, we go to a place where it is used not as the last word but the first word. Jesus would often start a solemn statement by saying "Verily" or "Truly". In John's gospel (eg John 3:3) Jesus is recorded as using the word twice in succession, "Verily, verily, I say to you...". This is actually the word "Amen".

When we compare an instance of this in Mark, with the same statement in Luke, we find Mark has left the word untranslated (just as αμην "Amen"), but Luke has translated it using the word αληθος "Truly". (Mark 9:1, Lke 9:27). This shows us that the underlying meaning of the word "Amen" is truth and verity. It is a solemn affirmation. When we say, "Amen" we are saying, "Yes before God I agree with that, I believe that to be true, I want that to be so".

In some other interesting and helpful passages...

Instead of saying, "Amen, Amen" Jeremiah paraphrased the second Amen in his statement, "Amen, the Lord do so" (Jer 28:6).

One of God's names or titles is "The God of Truth". If we left the last word untranslated, the title would read, "The God of Amen" (Isa 65:16).

Paul uses the word as an affirmation when he says of Christ, "For as many as may be the promises of God, in him they are 'yes' and in him 'amen'" (2Co 1:20).

One of the names of Jesus is "The Amen, the Faithful and True Witness" (Rev 3:14).

These passages show us that the word "Amen" is a solemn affirmation of truth, a special word that we can use whenever we have said (or heard) something that is true before God....

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...The word Amen is related to the word "Emunah" that means faith and/or belief. Therefore reciting Amen to a blessing or a prayer demonstrates a statement of affirmation that the blessing is true and hope that the prayer will be answered.

All right, we'll call that a definition; now for an analysis or even a mental stretch to make Amen more meaningful. Amen is also an acronym; it stands for Ayl Melech Neeman (G-d is a true and faithful king). The Jewish laws teach that an individual says these three words before reciting the Shema if he is praying alone....
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...First of all, amen is a word used so frequently in the Church that you would think that most Christians would know it's meaning. However, many do not. Others tend to use the word frivolously, some even thinking that it simply means 'the end.' But this word is much more than just the standard "thing to say," or the appropriate ending of a prayer.

[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.

Answer 3

I had a professor go into that word a bit. Many will say that it means truly, so be it, etc.

But a philological study of the word will reveal that it goes deep. The word describes a state of mind. It was described as "the state of mind where there is no doubt."

So saying "Amen" is not to be taken in a 'flippant' way, once I understood this. I understand that it goes deep into the type of thinking, the 'state of mind' that I am in at the time. I want to go through the rest of my life only saying "Amen" to things that I would think is the truth, and that really means things tht are right and eternal. That's me, but it does not have to be anyone else in the whole world. I dedicate that part of my life to God and to understanding Him better.

I hope that helped you.

Answer 4

The word “amen” means “surely,” or “so be it.” Scriptural examples show that it is appropriate to say “Amen” at the close of personal and public prayers. (1 Chronicles 16:36; Psalm 41:13) By saying “Amen” at the end of our own prayer, we affirm that our expressions were made with sincerity. When we say “Amen”—either silently or out loud—at the end of someone’s public prayer, we indicate that we are in agreement with the thoughts that were expressed.—1 Corinthians 14:16.

Answer 5

Why should we say “Amen” at the end of a prayer? The word “amen” means “surely,” or “so be it.” Scriptural examples show that it is appropriate to say “Amen” at the close of personal and public prayers. (1 Chronicles 16:36; Psalm 41:13) By saying “Amen” at the end of our own prayer, we affirm that our expressions were made with sincerity. When we say “Amen”—either silently or out loud—at the end of someone’s public prayer, we indicate that we are in agreement with the thoughts that were expressed.—1 Corinthians 14:16.

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Answer 6

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a·men /ˈeɪˈmɛn, ˈɑˈmɛn/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[ey-men, ah-men] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–interjection 1. it is so; so be it (used after a prayer, creed, or other formal statement to express solemn ratification or agreement).
–adverb 2. verily; truly.
–noun 3. an utterance of the interjection “amen.”
4. a musical setting for such an utterance.
5. an expression of concurrence or assent: The committee gave its amen to the proposal.


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[Origin: bef. 1000; ME, OE < LL < Gk < Heb āmén certainty, certainly]
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A·men /ˈɑmən/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[ah-muhn] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun Egyptian Mythology. a primeval deity worshiped esp. at Thebes, the personification of air or breath represented as either a ram or a goose (later identified with Amen-Ra).

Also, Amon.
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A·men also A·mon or Am·mon (ämn) Pronunciation Key
n. Mytholog.
The Egyptian god of life and reproduction, represented as a man with a ram's head.

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a·men (-mn, ä-mn) Pronunciation Key
interj.
Used at the end of a prayer or a statement to express assent or approval.


[Middle English, from Old English, from Late Latin mn, from Greek, from Hebrew ’mn, certainly, verily, from ’man, to be firm. See mn in Semitic Roots.]

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n : a primeval Egyptian personification of air and breath; worshipped especially at Thebes [syn: Amen, Amon]

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Amen

This Hebrew word means firm, and hence also faithful (Rev. 3:14). In Isa. 65:16, the Authorized Version has "the God of truth," which in Hebrew is "the God of Amen." It is frequently used by our Saviour 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 (Rev. 3:14). It is found singly and sometimes doubly at the end of prayers (Ps. 41:13; 72:19; 89:52), to confirm the words and invoke the fulfilment of them. It is used in token of being bound by an oath (Num. 5:22; Deut. 27:15-26; Neh. 5:13; 8:6; 1 Chr. 16:36). In the primitive churches it was common for the general audience to say "Amen" at the close of the prayer (1 Cor. 14:16). The promises of God are Amen; i.e., they are all true and sure (2 Cor. 1:20).

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Answer 7

Its from Hebrew roots...Amen means "So be it." Many times it is used to seal prayers.

Answer 8

Amen means I concur, yes, so be it, or let it be so.
Most of the time it means yes I agree or yes let it be so.
Peace.

Answer 9

Amen simply means "So be it."

Answer 10

amen means So be it; truly