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| − | '''Amen''', from Latin, from Greek, from Hebrew 'āmēn; its [[Semitic]] roots are: ''A men'', | + | '''Amen''', 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. | ||
Revision as of 20:52, June 17, 2008
Amen, 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.
External links
- Amen Catholic Encyclopedia.