2006-12-18 23:47:08 · 15 answers · asked by gigi x 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
As regards the etymology, Amen is a derivative from the Hebrew verb aman "to strengthen" or "Confirm".
The word Amen is one of a small number of Hebrew words which have been imported unchanged into the liturgy of the Church, propter sanctiorem as St. Augustine expresses it, in virtue of an exceptionally sacred example. "So frequent was this Hebrew word in the mouth of Our Saviour", observes the Catechism of the Council of Trent, "that it pleased the Holy Ghost to have it perpetuated in the Church of God". In point of fact St. Matthew attributes it to Our Lord twenty-eight times, and St. John in its doubled form twenty-six times.
2006-12-19 02:41:16 · answer #1 · answered by Glory to God 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
O NOBLE friends; seekers after God! Praise be to God! Today the light of Truth is shining upon the world in its abundance; the breezes of the heavenly garden are blowing throughout all regions; the call of the Kingdom is heard in all lands, and the breath of the Holy Spirit is felt in all hearts that are faithful. The Spirit of God is giving eternal life. In this wonderful age the East is enlightened, the West is fragrant, and everywhere the soul inhales the holy perfume. The sea of the unity of mankind is lifting up its waves with joy, for there is real communication between the hearts and minds of men. The banner of the Holy Spirit is uplifted, and men see it, and are assured with the knowledge that this is a new day.
This is a new cycle of human power. All the horizons of the world are luminous, and the world will become indeed as a garden and a paradise. It is the hour of unity of the sons of men and of the drawing together of all races and all classes. You are loosed from ancient superstitions which have kept men ignorant, destroying the foundation of true humanity.
The gift of God to this enlightened age is the knowledge of the oneness of mankind and of the fundamental oneness of religion. War shall cease  20 between nations, and by the will of God the Most Great Peace shall come; the world will be seen as a new world, and all men will live as brothers.
In the days of old an instinct for warfare was developed in the struggle with wild animals; this is no longer necessary; nay, rather, co-operation and mutual understanding are seen to produce the greatest welfare of mankind. Enmity is now the result of prejudice only.
In the Hidden Words Bahá'u'lláh says, "Justice is to be loved above all." Praise be to God, in this country the standard of justice has been raised; a great effort is being made to give all souls an equal and a true place. This is the desire of all noble natures; this is today the teaching for the East and for the West; therefore the East and the West will understand each other and reverence each other, and embrace like long-parted lovers who have found each other.
There is one God; mankind is one; the foundations of religion are one. Let us worship Him, and give praise for all His great Prophets and Messengers who have manifested His brightness and glory.
The blessing of the Eternal One be with you in all its richness, that each soul according to his measure may take freely of Him. Amen.
(Abdu'l-Baha, Abdu'l-Baha in London, p. 19)
2006-12-19 07:56:41 · answer #2 · answered by GypsyGr-ranny 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The word Amen originates from Tiberian (Biblical) Hebrew, and it means "so be it, truly." The word was later adopted by Christianity and then by Islam.
You can find more info here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amen
2006-12-19 09:57:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
amen = to submit what you say.
just like after finishing writing your comment in yahoo answer you click on the submit button. and when you wish or pray to God, you say amen at the end as submission to what you said.
2006-12-19 07:49:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
God Bless. Love. Amen.
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2006-12-19 10:20:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT "ETYMOLOGY MEANS. BUT I CAN TELL U WHAT AMEN MEANS.
IF IT IS A PUBLIC PRAYER THAT YOU ARE LISTENING TO, WHEN YOU SAY AMEN IT MEANS THAT U ARE IN AGREEMENT WITH WHAT WAS SAID.
BUT WHEN YOU SAY AMEN IN A PERSONAL PRAY IT MEANS "SO BE IT". IN OTHER WORDS THAT YOU WANT IT TO HAPPEN JUST AS YOU PRAYED AND YOU WILL WORK IN HARMONY WITH YOUR PRAYER
2006-12-19 07:50:22 · answer #6 · answered by Steven Colbert 4 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Tiberian Hebrew ×Ö¸×Öµ× ’ÄmÄn "So be it; truly", Standard Hebrew ××× Amen, Arabic Ø¢Ù
ÙÙ ’ÄmÄ«n, Ge'ez' á áá ’ÄmÄn
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amen
2006-12-19 07:49:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
its just a facy way of ending a prayer christians saw how pagans allways ended theirs with so let it be or so mote it be sooo they just started ending it with amen
2006-12-19 07:54:13 · answer #8 · answered by lucifer 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Git r Dun---come on thats a best answer
2006-12-19 07:58:49 · answer #9 · answered by vincent c 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
"Let it be so" is the basic meaning on the word "Amen"
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2006-12-19 07:50:10 · answer #10 · answered by Dr. Phil 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋