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__NOTOC__{{Infobox_Contents |topic_name =Amen |subtopics =Synopsis== Amen is often the word used at the end of a [[prayer]]. It is from a [[Hebrew]] word meaning something like "certainly" or "may it be so". The first Greek speaking [[Christian]]s kept this Hebrew word as a response to prayer. [[Jesus]] used Amen as an opening affirmation of truth: "Amen I say to you..."|opinion_pieces ==Contents==| {{also}} * {{ebd}} {{topics}}* [[Prayer]] {{opinions}} {{quotes}} ==Main article==
==Links==The [[Koine Greek]] word for "Amen" is simpy the transliteration '''Αμεν'''.
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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 [[Christian]]s 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]])
{{returnto}} [[Christianity]] -> [[Essence of Christianity]] -> [[Living as a Christian]] -> [[Prayer]][[Category:Prayer]]
