2007-11-14 23:40:14 · 22 answers · asked by Szaila 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
because it basically means "let it be so".
Or as Merriam-Webster dictionary says, "used to express solemn ratification (as of an expression of faith) or hearty approval (as of an assertion) "
2007-11-14 23:45:01 · answer #1 · answered by idiot detector 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As Christians, we say Amen to show agreement at the end of the prayer. The word is Hebrew and literally means "so be it, truly".
2007-11-14 23:48:53 · answer #2 · answered by arewethereyet 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Muslims end prayers by saying "Ameen," which, in Arabic means, "truth." Maybe Amen means the same?
2007-11-15 01:07:38 · answer #3 · answered by HayatAnneOsman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the definition of Amen means truly.
It is something like 'As it is said, so shall it be'.
0543 Nma ‘amen aw-mane’
from 0539, Greek 281 amhn; TWOT-116b; adverb
AV-amen 27; truly 2, so be it 1; 30
1) verily, truly, amen, so be it
grace2u
2007-11-14 23:51:15 · answer #4 · answered by Theophilus 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The origin of the word Amen is Egyptian. Amen (or Amun) was the name of an Egyptian god, who at one point was one of the most important. The Jews learned about Amen during their slavery in Egypt and incorporated the word into their language, eventually giving it its current meaning.
2007-11-14 23:48:48 · answer #5 · answered by ndmagicman 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
It comes from the Egyptians god Amon-Re or Amen-Re. Most today say it means affirmation of truth, or something similar.
2007-11-14 23:52:01 · answer #6 · answered by ☼ɣɐʃʃɜƾ ɰɐɽɨɲɜɽɨƾ♀ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
'aÌmeÌn
aw-mane'
From H539; sure; abstractly faithfulness; adverbially truly: - Amen, so be it, truth.
ameÌn
am-ane'
Of Hebrew origin [H543]; properly firm, that is, (figuratively) trustworthy; adverbially surely (often as interjection so be it): - amen, verily.
It means you are trusting God that your prayers will be given unto you.
2007-11-15 00:13:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When very young I use to think you said amen so god would know you were through.:D
2007-11-15 00:12:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
amen means you agree with whats been said
2007-11-14 23:42:15 · answer #9 · answered by mg© - anti VT™ MG AM© Fundi4Life 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
in Arabic means ( lord answer the prayer)
2007-11-14 23:50:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's just another form of respect to a question that has been asked; meaning we thank you for the time to here me.
2007-11-15 03:14:46 · answer #11 · answered by love is the way 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋