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The Origin of Amen
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More specifically, what does the word mean? Did Jesus use it himself, or was it adopted only later by his disciples?
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interjection 1.it is so; so be it (used after a prayer, creed, or other formal statement to express solemn ratification or agreement). adverb 2.verily; truly. noun 3.an utterance of the interjection amen. 4.a musical setting for such an utterance. 5.an expression of concurrence or assent: The committee gave its amen to the proposal.
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Whether Christ actually said it or not, I don't know, but I would say look into one's Bible.
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Whether Christ actually said it or not, I don't know, but I would say look into one's Bible.
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Amen goes back to the OT...used differentily as to swear an oath (Jos 6:26); A solemn charge without the administration of an oath (1 Kg 22:16, 2Ch 18:15). The Hebrew word means firm and hence faithful (Rev 3:14).
In the primitive churches it was used by the congregation to say, "Amen". (i Co 14:16). Or, the promises of God are "Amen"...(2Co 1:20). Jesus used "Amen..Amen...translated into most English Bibles as "Verily...Verily..I say unto you. (John 3:3..plus others)
There is a biblical and historical background to this word.
In Him, david.
Amen goes back to the OT...used differentily as to swear an oath (Jos 6:26); A solemn charge without the administration of an oath (1 Kg 22:16, 2Ch 18:15). The Hebrew word means firm and hence faithful (Rev 3:14).
In the primitive churches it was used by the congregation to say, "Amen". (i Co 14:16). Or, the promises of God are "Amen"...(2Co 1:20). Jesus used "Amen..Amen...translated into most English Bibles as "Verily...Verily..I say unto you. (John 3:3..plus others)
There is a biblical and historical background to this word.
In Him, david.
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Its an original Hebrew word which means "surely" or "so be it." Its typically used in response to a "serious" statement, such as an oath or curse. Here is an example in Jer 11:5
Jeremiah 11:5 Then I will fulfill the oath I swore to your forefathers, to give them a land flowing with milk and honey'-- the land you possess today." I answered, "Amen, LORD."
From the Hebrew it was transliterated directly into the Greek. From the Greek it was transliterated into the English.
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