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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.