281. amén

Lexicon

amén: Amen, truly, verily

Original Word: ἀμήν
Part of Speech: Hebrew Form (Indeclinable)
Transliteration: amén
Pronunciation: ah-MANE
Phonetic Spelling: (am-ane')
Definition: Amen, truly, verily
Meaning: verily, truly, amen; at the end of sentences may be paraphrased by: So let it be.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

amen, verily.

Of Hebrew origin ('amen); properly, firm, i.e. (figuratively) trustworthy; adverbially, surely (often as interjection, so be it) -- amen, verily.

see HEBREW 'amen

HELPS Word-studies

281 amḗn (the counterpart of the Hebrew OT term, 543 /apeítheia, "steadfast") – properly, sure (certain). 281 (amḗn) is usually translated "amen," and sometimes "verily," "of a truth," "most assuredly," "so let it be."

281 /amḗn ("amen"), as an "emphasis marker," introduces a statement of pivotal importance – i.e. that is essential in interpreting the over-all passage.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
adverb of Hebrew origin amen
Definition
truly
NASB Translation
Amen (30), truly (99).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 281: ἀμήν

ἀμήν, Hebrew אָמֵן;

1. verbal adjective (from אָמַן to prop; Niph. to be firm), firm, metaphorically, faithful: ὁ ἀμήν, Rev. iii. 14 (where is added ὁ μάρτυς ὁ πιστός καί ἀληθινός).

2. it came to be used as an adverb by which something is asserted or confirmed:

a. at the beginning of a discourse, surely, of a truth, truly; so frequent in the discourses of Christ in Matthew, Mark, and Luke: ἀμήν λέγω ὑμῖν 'I solemnly declare unto you,' e. g. Matthew 5:18; Mark 3:28; Luke 4:24. The repetition of the word (ἀμήν ἀμήν), employed by John alone in his Gospel (twenty-five times), has the force of a superlative, most assuredly: John 1:51 (); .

b. at the close of a sentence; so it is, so be it, may it be fulfilled (γένοιτο, the Sept. Numbers 5:22; Deuteronomy 27:15, etc.): Romans 1:25; Romans 9:5; Galatians 1:5; Ephesians 3:21; Philippians 4:20; 1 Timothy 1:17; Hebrews 13:21; 1 Peter 4:11; Revelation 1:6, and often; cf. Jeremiah 11:5; Jeremiah 35:6 (); 1 Kings 1:30. It was a custom, which passed over from the synagogues into the Christian assemblies, that when he who had read or discoursed had offered up a solemn prayer to God, the others in attendance responded Amen, and thus made the substance of what was uttered their own: 1 Corinthians 14:16 (τό ἀμήν, the well-known response Amen), cf. Numbers 5:22; Deuteronomy 27:15ff; Nehemiah 5:13; Nehemiah 8:6. 2 Corinthians 1:20 αἱ ἐπαγγελίαι ... τό ναί, καί ... τό ἀμήν, i. e. had shown themselves most sure. (Cf. B. D. under the word .)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from Hebrew אָמֵן (amen)

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Hebrew 543: אָמֵן (amen) • meaning "truly," "so be it," or "faithful." This Hebrew root conveys firmness, reliability, and faithfulness, and it is used in the Old Testament to express agreement or to affirm the truth of a statement.

Usage: In the New Testament, "ἀμήν" is frequently used by Jesus to emphasize the truth of His teachings, often translated as "truly" or "verily." It is also used at the end of prayers or doxologies to express agreement or affirmation.

Context: The Greek word "ἀμήν" appears in the New Testament as a powerful affirmation of truth and certainty. It is often used by Jesus Christ to introduce statements of great importance, underscoring their reliability and divine authority. For example, in the Gospel of John, Jesus frequently uses the phrase "ἀμήν, ἀμήν" (translated as "Truly, truly" in the BSB) to preface His teachings, indicating the profound truth of His words (e.g., John 3:3, "Truly, truly, I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again").

The use of "ἀμήν" at the end of prayers or doxologies in the epistles and Revelation serves as a liturgical affirmation, signifying the congregation's agreement with the spoken words. For instance, in Romans 11:36, Paul concludes a doxology with "ἀμήν," affirming the glory of God: "For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever! Amen."

The term "ἀμήν" is not merely a ritualistic conclusion but a declaration of faith and trust in God's promises. It reflects the believer's confidence in the truth of God's word and His faithfulness. The consistent use of "ἀμήν" throughout the New Testament highlights its significance as a term of theological and spiritual affirmation.

Forms and Transliterations

αμην αμήν ἀμην ἀμήν ἀμὴν αμητόν αμητός αμητού αμητώ αμήτω amen amēn amḗn amḕn

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 5:18 Heb
GRK: ἀμὴν γὰρ λέγω
NAS: For truly I say to you, until
KJV: For verily I say unto you,
INT: truly indeed I say

Matthew 5:26 Heb
GRK: ἀμὴν λέγω σοι
NAS: Truly I say to you, you will not come
KJV: Verily I say unto thee,
INT: Truly I say to you

Matthew 6:2 Heb
GRK: τῶν ἀνθρώπων ἀμὴν λέγω ὑμῖν
NAS: by men. Truly I say
KJV: of men. Verily I say unto you,
INT: the men Truly I say to you

Matthew 6:5 Heb
GRK: τοῖς ἀνθρώποις ἀμὴν λέγω ὑμῖν
NAS: by men. Truly I say
KJV: be seen of men. Verily I say unto you,
INT: by men Truly I say to you

Matthew 6:13 Heb
GRK: τοῦς αἰῶνας ἀμήν
KJV: for ever. Amen.
INT: the ages Amen

Matthew 6:16 Heb
GRK: ἀνθρώποις νηστεύοντες ἀμὴν λέγω ὑμῖν
NAS: when they are fasting. Truly I say
KJV: to fast. Verily I say
INT: to men fasting Truly I say to you

Matthew 8:10 Heb
GRK: τοῖς ἀκολουθοῦσιν Ἀμὴν λέγω ὑμῖν
NAS: who were following, Truly I say
KJV: to them that followed, Verily I say
INT: to those following Truly I say to you

Matthew 10:15 Heb
GRK: ἀμὴν λέγω ὑμῖν
NAS: Truly I say
KJV: Verily I say unto you,
INT: Truly I say to you

Matthew 10:23 Heb
GRK: τὴν ἑτέραν ἀμὴν γὰρ λέγω
NAS: to the next; for truly I say
KJV: another: for verily I say unto you,
INT: the next truly indeed I say

Matthew 10:42 Heb
GRK: ὄνομα μαθητοῦ ἀμὴν λέγω ὑμῖν
NAS: water to drink, truly I say
KJV: of a disciple, verily I say
INT: name of a disciple truly I say to you

Matthew 11:11 Heb
GRK: ἀμὴν λέγω ὑμῖν
NAS: Truly I say to you, among
KJV: Verily I say unto you,
INT: Truly I say to you

Matthew 13:17 Heb
GRK: ἀμὴν γὰρ λέγω
NAS: For truly I say to you that many
KJV: For verily I say unto you,
INT: truly indeed I say

Matthew 16:28 Heb
GRK: ἀμὴν λέγω ὑμῖν
NAS: Truly I say to you, there are some
KJV: Verily I say unto you,
INT: Truly I say to you

Matthew 17:20 Heb
GRK: ὀλιγοπιστίαν ὑμῶν ἀμὴν γὰρ λέγω
NAS: of the littleness of your faith; for truly I say
KJV: unbelief: for verily I say unto you,
INT: little faith of you truly indeed I say

Matthew 18:3 Heb
GRK: καὶ εἶπεν Ἀμὴν λέγω ὑμῖν
NAS: and said, Truly I say to you, unless
KJV: And said, Verily I say unto you,
INT: and said Truly I say to you

Matthew 18:13 Heb
GRK: εὑρεῖν αὐτό ἀμὴν λέγω ὑμῖν
NAS: out that he finds it, truly I say
KJV: it, verily I say
INT: that he find it truly I say to you

Matthew 18:18 Heb
GRK: Ἀμὴν λέγω ὑμῖν
NAS: Truly I say to you, whatever
KJV: Verily I say unto you,
INT: Truly I say to you

Matthew 18:19 Heb
GRK: Πάλιν ἀμὴν λέγω ὑμῖν
INT: Again truly I say to you

Matthew 19:23 Heb
GRK: μαθηταῖς αὐτοῦ Ἀμὴν λέγω ὑμῖν
NAS: to His disciples, Truly I say
KJV: disciples, Verily I say
INT: disciples of him Truly I say to you

Matthew 19:28 Heb
GRK: εἶπεν αὐτοῖς Ἀμὴν λέγω ὑμῖν
NAS: said to them, Truly I say
KJV: said unto them, Verily I say unto you,
INT: said to them Truly I say to you

Matthew 21:21 Heb
GRK: εἶπεν αὐτοῖς Ἀμὴν λέγω ὑμῖν
NAS: and said to them, Truly I say
KJV: said unto them, Verily I say unto you,
INT: said to them Truly I say to you

Matthew 21:31 Heb
GRK: ὁ Ἰησοῦς Ἀμὴν λέγω ὑμῖν
NAS: said to them, Truly I say
KJV: unto them, Verily I say
INT: Jesus Truly I say to you

Matthew 23:36 Heb
GRK: ἀμὴν λέγω ὑμῖν
NAS: Truly I say to you, all
KJV: Verily I say unto you,
INT: Truly I say to you

Matthew 24:2 Heb
GRK: ταῦτα πάντα ἀμὴν λέγω ὑμῖν
NAS: these things? Truly I say
KJV: these things? verily I say
INT: these things all Truly I say to you

Matthew 24:34 Heb
GRK: ἀμὴν λέγω ὑμῖν
NAS: Truly I say to you, this
KJV: Verily I say unto you,
INT: Truly I say to you

Strong's Greek 281
143 Occurrences

ἀμὴν — 143 Occ.