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Amen is the word used at the end of a [[prayer]]. It is a [[Hebrew]] word meaning something like "certainly" or "may it be so". | Amen is the word used at the end of a [[prayer]]. It is a [[Hebrew]] word meaning something like "certainly" or "may it be so". | ||
− | ==Use in the Old Testament== | + | ===Use in the Old Testament=== |
In the [[Old Testament]] it appears as a respose to the statement of someone else, sometimes in a worship setting. | In the [[Old Testament]] it appears as a respose to the statement of someone else, sometimes in a worship setting. | ||
− | ===Use in the New Testament== | + | ===Use in the New Testament=== |
The first Greek speaking [[Christian]]s kept this Hebrew word as a response to prayer. | The first Greek speaking [[Christian]]s kept this Hebrew word as a response to prayer. | ||
− | Jesus used | + | Jesus used "Amen" as an opening affirmation of truth: "Amen I say to you..." ([[Matthew 5:18]]) |
− | + | The [[Koine Greek]] word for "Amen" is simpy the transliteration '''Αμεν'''. | |
− | {{returnto}} [[Prayer]] | + | {{returnto}} [[Christianity]] -> [[Essence of Christianity]] -> [[Living as a Christian]] -> [[Prayer]] |
+ | [[Category:Prayer]] |
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Amen is the word used at the end of a prayer. It is a Hebrew word meaning something like "certainly" or "may it be so".
Use in the Old Testament
In the Old Testament it appears as a respose to the statement of someone else, sometimes in a worship setting.
Use in the New Testament
The first Greek speaking Christians kept this Hebrew word as a response to prayer.
Jesus used "Amen" as an opening affirmation of truth: "Amen I say to you..." (Matthew 5:18)
The Koine Greek word for "Amen" is simpy the transliteration Αμεν.
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