why do u say amen at the end of a prayer?

Question

why do you have to say amen at the end of a prayer if it is a actual conversation!
why don;t we say bye or peace out or i am hanging up now or gtg or adios why amen?

Answer 1

amen means let it be true. we say that at the end of the prayer so that our prayers may come true

Answer 2

“amen” The Scriptures indicate that this is usually a suitable conclusion to our prayers, especially when we pray in public. The Hebrew word ’a·men′ has the basic meaning of “surely.” McClintock and Strong’s Cyclopedia explains that the significance of saying “Amen” at the end of prayers is “to confirm the words which have preceded, and invoke the fulfilment of them.” Thus, by concluding with a sincere “Amen,” the one praying indicates his earnest feelings about what he has just said. When a Christian representing the congregation in prayer concludes with this expression, those listening may also add an “Amen” in their hearts or audibly to indicate their strong approval of what has just been said.

Answer 3

What about the use of the word “amen”? The Scriptures indicate that this is usually a suitable conclusion to our prayers, especially when we pray in public. (Psalm 72:19; 89:52) The Hebrew word ’a·men′ has the basic meaning of “surely.” McClintock and Strong’s Cyclopedia explains that the significance of saying “Amen” at the end of prayers is “to confirm the words which have preceded, and invoke the fulfilment of them.” Thus, by concluding with a sincere “Amen,” the one praying indicates his earnest feelings about what he has just said. When a Christian representing the congregation in prayer concludes with this expression, those listening may also add an “Amen” in their hearts or audibly to indicate their strong approval of what has just been said.—1 Corinthians 14:16.

Answer 4

“Amen,” in both Testaments, could be employed as an affirmation of endorsement as a concluding pronouncement in connection with either praise or prayer. Note Psalm 41:13. “Blessed be Jehovah, the God of Israel, From everlasting and to everlasting. Amen, and Amen” (see also: Rom. 11:36).

Answer 5

it's the same than peace out. Amen just means "so be it", it's a confirmation of what you just said. It's in hebrew just because the the christian religion is based on the jewish religion. You could equally well say anything else which has the same meaning.

Actually adios means "go with god" and it would be kind of pointless of saying that to god.

Answer 6

It's good manners.When you say it your asking God to accept your supplication. I feel my supplications and prayers would be incomplete without an "amen" at the end. It's the tradition of the Prophets of the Abrahamic faiths passed down to us from Moses up to Mohammed (may peace and blessing of God be upon them all) and I find it important to keep their tradition alive because they were the best of worshipers of God. That's all.we can still say bye-peace-or whatever ..just "amen" seems more appropriate.

Answer 7

Amen is Hebraic for "So be it". Back in Ancient Egypt - Amen was the hidden aspect of the highest God, Amen Ra. Ra was the tangible side. So Amen was said after prayer to send the prayer to the highest, most hidden God.

Answer 8

“Amen” is a Hebrew word that stems from the word aman, which means “to be faithful, support, or confirm.” The word “amen” actually means, “so be it,” or “truly.”

Therefore, when we end our prayers with "amen," we are re-affirming our dedication to God through Jesus Christ. We also use it to confirm a statement (i.e., when the pastor says something powerful out of the Word of God, and members of the congregation say "Amen").

Answer 9

You say Amen at the End of Prayer to VERBALLY AFFIRM that you AGREE with EVERYTHING that was said in Someone's Prayer

Answer 10

When "amen" is said, it announces your ageement with the statement that has been made. Example: after saying the Lords Prayer we say "Amen" to affirm our aquiesence.