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The word "Amen" is used at the end of prayers by various religions. What is the origin and meaning of the word "Amen"?

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mielu_istetz | 2 years, 1 month ago
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OldEnglish., from Latin amen, from Greek. amen, from Hebrew., "truth," used adverbially as an expression of agreement (e.g. Deut. xxvii.26, I Kings i.36; cf. Mod.Eng. verily, surely, absolutely in the same sense), from Semitic root a-m-n "to be trustworthy, confirm, support." Used in Old.English only at the end of Gospels, otherwise translated as Soðlic! or Swa hit ys, or Sy! As an expression of concurrence after prayers, it is recorded from early 13c.

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taseti | 2 years, 1 month ago Report

I understand that the word Amen was used before the Bible was written so it pre-dates Moses, Abraham and was the God of the Old Kingdom Egyptian Pharoahs as far back as 3100 BCE. Your answer is limited in scope and does not acknowledge the Egyptian (African), antiquity of the word Amen.

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annelisle | 2 years, 1 month ago
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The word "Amen is of Hebrew origin and is said to be a solemn affirmation of truth, a special word that we can use whenever we have said (or heard) something that is true before God.

The Bible's definition of the word is clearly defined in Revelation 3:14.
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Here, Christ is referred to as “the Amen, the faithful and true witness.” It is used here in direct relation to the terms true and faithful, and emphasizes Christ and His message, the embodiment of TRUTH (John 14:6; 17:17). These verses conclusively show the word’s scriptural meaning.
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taseti | 2 years, 1 month ago Report

I understand that the word Amen was used before the Bible was written so it pre-dates Moses, Abraham and was the God of the Old Kingdom Egyptian Pharoahs as far back as 3100 BCE. Your answer is limited in scope and does not acknowledge the Egyptian (African), antiquity of the word Amen.

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