Words & expressions
Amen
A Hebrew affirmation meaning that something is reliable, true, or accepted.
What it means
A Hebrew affirmation meaning that something is reliable, true, or accepted.
People say it to confirm an oath, blessing, prayer, or proclamation. It is more than a signal that a prayer has ended.
How it appears in the Bible
Jesus unusually places “amen” at the beginning of sayings to stress their certainty. Revelation also uses “the Amen” as a title.