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| − | '''Amen''', from Latin, from Greek, from Hebrew 'āmēn; its [[Semitic]] roots are: ''A men'', to be firm. | + | '''Amen''', means "so be it," or more than "I believe." It is an expression of [[faith]], not merely belief. from Latin, from Greek, from Hebrew 'āmēn; its [[Semitic]] roots are: ''A men'', to be firm. |
Amen is frequently used at the end of a prayer or hymn. The word is found in the [[Hebrew]] [[Bible]] and [[New Testament]] as a declaration of affirmation or approval (verily; so be it; truly; let it be; etc.) Colloquially is used to express strong agreement. | Amen is frequently used at the end of a prayer or hymn. The word is found in the [[Hebrew]] [[Bible]] and [[New Testament]] as a declaration of affirmation or approval (verily; so be it; truly; let it be; etc.) Colloquially is used to express strong agreement. | ||
Latest revision as of 00:21, August 30, 2018
Amen, means "so be it," or more than "I believe." It is an expression of faith, not merely belief. from Latin, from Greek, from Hebrew 'āmēn; its Semitic roots are: A men, to be firm.
Amen is frequently used at the end of a prayer or hymn. The word is found in the Hebrew Bible and New Testament as a declaration of affirmation or approval (verily; so be it; truly; let it be; etc.) Colloquially is used to express strong agreement.
Muslims use the word Amin.
St. Matthew attributes it to Our Lord twenty-eight times, and St. John in its doubled form twenty-six times. [1]
A Benediction:
May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God the Father, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. Amen. (II Corinthians 13:14)
External links
- Amen Catholic Encyclopedia.