Lexicon amen: Amen Original Word: אָמֵן Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Amen, so be it, truth From 'aman; sure; abstract, faithfulness; adverb, truly -- Amen, so be it, truth. see HEBREW 'aman NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom aman Definition verily, truly NASB Translation Amen (28), truth (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs אָמֵן adverb verily, truly Deuteronomy 27:15,26 (12 t.) 1 Kings 1:36; Nehemiah 5:13; Jeremiah 11:5; Jeremiah 28:6 & doxologies 1 Chronicles 16:36 ( = Psalm 106:48); אָמֵן (ו) אָמֵן Numbers 5:22 (P) Nehemiah 8:6, & in the doxologies Psalm 41:14; Psalm 72:19; Psalm 8:9Psalm 48. ἀμήν = Amen: אֱלֹהֵי אָמֵן Isaiah 65:16 (twice in verse) God of Amen De Che RVm; compare Revelation 3:14, or God of faithfulness, God of truth (RV) (perhaps read אֹמֶן Che Di). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root אָמַן (aman), which means to confirm, support, or be faithful.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G230: ἀληθῶς (alēthōs) • truly, certainly Usage: In the Hebrew Bible, אָמֵן is used to express affirmation, agreement, or confirmation of a statement. It is frequently found at the end of prayers or doxologies, serving as a declaration of truth or faithfulness. Context: The Hebrew word אָמֵן (Amen) is a term of affirmation and agreement, often translated as "truly" or "so be it." It is used in various contexts within the Hebrew Scriptures to express certainty and faithfulness. The word is employed in liturgical settings, such as in responses to blessings or prayers, to confirm the truth of what has been said. For example, in Deuteronomy 27:15-26, the people respond with "Amen" to the curses pronounced by the Levites, signifying their agreement and acceptance of the covenant stipulations. In 1 Chronicles 16:36, the congregation responds with "Amen" to a blessing, indicating their collective affirmation. The use of "Amen" underscores the reliability and trustworthiness of God's promises and the believer's commitment to them. In the New Testament, the term is carried over into Greek as ἀμήν (amen), maintaining its function as a term of affirmation and truth. Forms and Transliterations אָ֘מֵ֥ן ׀ אָמֵ֑ן אָמֵ֔ן אָמֵ֕ן אָמֵ֗ן אָמֵ֤ן ׀ אָמֵ֥ן ׀ אָמֵֽן׃ אָמֵן֙ אמן אמן׃ וְאָמֵֽן׃ ואמן׃ ’ā·mên ’āmên aMen veaMen wə’āmên wə·’ā·mênLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 5:22 HEB: וְאָמְרָ֥ה הָאִשָּׁ֖ה אָמֵ֥ן ׀ אָמֵֽן׃ NAS: And the woman shall say, Amen. Amen. KJV: And the woman shall say, Amen, amen. INT: shall say and the woman Amen Amen Numbers 5:22 Deuteronomy 27:15 Deuteronomy 27:16 Deuteronomy 27:17 Deuteronomy 27:18 Deuteronomy 27:19 Deuteronomy 27:20 Deuteronomy 27:21 Deuteronomy 27:22 Deuteronomy 27:23 Deuteronomy 27:24 Deuteronomy 27:25 Deuteronomy 27:26 1 Kings 1:36 1 Chronicles 16:36 Nehemiah 5:13 Nehemiah 8:6 Nehemiah 8:6 Psalm 41:13 Psalm 41:13 Psalm 72:19 Psalm 72:19 Psalm 89:52 Psalm 89:52 30 Occurrences |
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