Since he was an Egyptian god and all.
2007-01-15 18:31:53 · 13 answers · asked by Atlas 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It's still funny!
2007-01-15 18:35:56 · update #1
The last book of the Bible ends with the Hebrew word amen. This word frequently concludes prayers in the New Testament. The Church likewise ends her prayers with "Amen."
In Hebrew, amen comes from the same root as the word "believe." This root expresses solidity, trustworthiness, faithfulness. And so we can understand why "Amen" may express both God's faithfulness towards us and our trust in him.
In the book of the prophet Isaiah, we find the expression "God of truth" (literally "God of the Amen"), that is, the God who is faithful to his promises: "He who blesses himself in the land shall bless himself by the God of truth [amen]."Our Lord often used the word "Amen," sometimes repeated, to emphasize the trustworthiness of his teaching, his authority founded on God's truth.
Thus the Creed's final "Amen" repeats and confirms its first words: "I believe." To believe is to say "Amen" to God's words, promises and commandments; to entrust oneself completely to him who is the "Amen" of infinite love and perfect faithfulness. The Christian's everyday life will then be the "Amen" to the "I believe" of our baptismal profession of faith:
May your Creed be for you as a mirror. Look at yourself in it, to see if you believe everything you say you believe. And rejoice in your faith each day.
Jesus Christ himself is the "Amen." He is the definitive "Amen" of the Father's love for us. He takes up and completes our "Amen" to the Father: "For all the promises of God find their Yes in him. That is why we utter the Amen through him, to the glory of God"
With love in Christ.
2007-01-17 17:45:31 · answer #1 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Ahem, it is NOT Latin. We live in the most enlightened times in history. Perhaps Judy_R8 could use the computer for a little research before answering next time.
Since the first appearances of the word is in the OLD Testament, there is no reason for it to be Latin, as the Old Testament was in Hebrew/Aramaic.
The word Amen (Tiberian Hebrew ×Ö¸×Öµ× ’ÄmÄn "So be it; truly", Standard Hebrew ××× Amen, Arabic Ø¢Ù
ÙÙ ’ÄmÄ«n, Ge'ez' á áá ’ÄmÄn) is a declaration of affirmation found in the Hebrew Bible, the New Testament, and in the Qur'an. It has always been in use within Judaism and Islam. It has been generally adopted in Christian worship as a concluding formula for prayers and hymns. In Islam, it is the standard ending to suras.
In Judaism, it is taught that the word Amen is an acronym for ×× (’El) ××× (melek) × ××× (ne’eman), meaning "God, King [who is] Trustworthy." It is related to the Hebrew word emuna or "faith" with the same linguistic root, implying that one is affirming with, and of, "the faith" of Judaism (and its belief in Monotheism).
As you can see, there are elements of Egyptian religion in the concepts embraced by Judiasm/Christianity. The above meaning "God, King [who is] Trustworthy" reflect the Egyptian ideals of the King of Egypt as a God. Note that the verbage implies a singular being, more of "God-King [who is] Trustworthy.
2007-01-15 18:45:45 · answer #2 · answered by Jim T 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Amen means I agree. What makes you think he's an Egyptian God?
2007-01-15 18:37:53 · answer #3 · answered by A follower of Christ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Amen is not an Egyptian God.
If you mean Amon, that is also not an Egyptian God.
Amon is an Egyptian word that means Hidden.
As in Amon Ra or Amon Heru.
2007-01-18 00:47:44 · answer #4 · answered by Khalin Ironcrow 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could say how strange it is that an Egyptian god had the name of "So Be It." That's what "amen" means.
2007-01-15 18:40:33 · answer #5 · answered by gone 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
When you say "Amen" you mean "So be it Lord". It does not refer to any god as you purpot but rather is a saying of faith and absolute trust is God.
2007-01-15 18:42:12 · answer #6 · answered by Gre2000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We could make it more like going out to see a movie and we could say "The End" instead. Or if you want to get REALLY fancy with could say "Finis" in french, or 'Ende" in german...we could even say "Auf Wiedersehen"...
Sorry I can't be of more help. My ancient EGYPTIAN is really, REALLY RUSTY.
2007-01-15 18:40:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, it's not funny, how else will god know you are finished with your laundry list of wants and needs?
2007-01-18 10:54:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't pray to an Egyptian god, I pray to Jesus Christ.
2007-01-15 18:35:28 · answer #9 · answered by Last Ent Wife (RCIA) 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Well it all have different meanings.
2007-01-15 18:36:58 · answer #10 · answered by jayden 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋