__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}} {{topicsshort_opinions}}|* [[Prayer]] {{opinionsebd}} {{quotes}} ==Main article==
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".
Jesus used "Amen" as an opening affirmation of truth: "Amen I say to you..." ([[Matthew 5:18]])