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   amen

   /ˌɑːˈmɛn/

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   • 1. uttered at the end of a prayer or hymn, meaning ‘so be it’.
   • ▪ used to express agreement or assent: "amen to that!"

   noun

   • 1. an utterance of ‘amen’.

   Word Origin Old English, from ecclesiastical Latin, from Greek amēn, from Hebrew 'āmēn ‘truth, certainty’, used adverbially as expression of agreement, and adopted in the Septuagint as a solemn expression of belief or affirmation.

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   Why do people say Amen?

   • Weekends are when many Americans gather in their respective houses of worship and repeat the same word: amen. But, what does the word mean? And, why do people say it? Amen is commonly used after a prayer, creed, or other formal statement. It is spoken to express solemn ratification or agreement.

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   What does Amen mean in Hebrew?

   • The letters of the word amen are the root letters of the word emunah, meaning belief or trust. And after hearing a request or supplication, one’s intent would be oriented more to the future — that the speaker’s statements and requests be affirmed and speedily fulfilled.

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   What does Amen mean in a prayer?

   • Amen is commonly used after a prayer, creed, or other formal statement. It is spoken to express solemn ratification or agreement. It is used adverbially to mean “certainly,” “it is so,” or “so it be.” Amen can be used in formal prayers within a prescribed script. But it is also used to punctuate personal prayers as well.

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   What are the 3 intentions of Amen?

   • The Talmud 2 explains that there are three intentions within the word amen (depending on context): 1) An oath, 3 2) acceptance of the statement or terms, 4 3) confirmation of (or faithfulness in) the statement (e.g. belief, prayer, and faith that the statement will be fulfilled). 5

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3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › amenAmen Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of AMEN is —used to express solemn ratification (as of an expression of faith) or hearty approval (as of an assertion). How to use amen in a sentence.

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   Amen ( Hebrew: אָמֵן, ʾāmēn; Ancient Greek: ἀμήν, amḗn; Classical Syriac: ܐܡܝܢ, 'amīn; [1] Arabic: آمين, ʾāmīn) is an Abrahamic declaration of affirmation [2] which is first found in the Hebrew Bible, and subsequently found in the New Testament. [3]

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6. www.christianity.com › wiki › christian-lifeWhat Does Amen Mean? Why Do we Say It? - Christianity

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   Oct 12, 2023 · Amen is a Hebrew word that means "so be it" or "truly" and is used to affirm or praise God. Learn how to say amen in prayer, its biblical examples and its connection to Jesus' name.

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   AMEN definition: 1. said or sung at the end of a prayer or a religious song to express agreement with what has been…. Learn more.

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   When saying “Amen” after hearing G‑d’s praise, one’s intention would be “the blessing that was recited is true and I believe in it,” since the word amen signifies an affirmation of belief. The letters of the word amen are the root letters of the word emunah, meaning belief or trust.

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   Jan 6, 2021 · Amen is a word of affirmation and agreement used at the end of a prayer or a statement. It comes from the Hebrew āmēn, meaning "certainty" or "truth". Learn how different religions and cultures use amen in their rituals and expressions.

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    Amen definition: it is so; so be it (used after a prayer, creed, or other formal statement to express solemn ratification or agreement).. See examples of AMEN used in a sentence.