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ἀμήν

amēnamenHow to read Hebrew
hebrewNew Testament130 occurrences18 books104 verses

Definition

ἀμήν, indecl. (Heb. אָמֵן, verbal adj. fr. אמן, to prop. ni., be firm),

[in LXX: 1 Chronicles 16:36, I Esther 9:46, Nehemiah 5:13; 8:6, Tob.8.8; 14:15, 3Ma.7.23, 4Ma.18.24 (elsewhere ''א is rendered ἀληθινός, Isaiah 65:16; ἀληθῶς, Jeremiah 28:6; γένοιτο, Numbers 5:22, Deuteronomy 27:15ff., 1 Kings 1:36, Psa.40 (41):13 71 (72):19 105 (106):48, Jeremiah 11:5)*.]

1. As adj. (cf. Is, l.with), ὁ ἀ., Revelation 3:14.

2. As adv.,

(a) in solemn assent to the statements or prayers of another (Nu, Ne, etc., ll. with): ὁ ἀ., 1 Corinthians 14:16;

(b) similarly, at the end of one's own prayer or ascription of praise: Romans 1:25; 15:33, Galatians 1:5, 1 Timothy 1:17;

(with) in the Gospels, exclusively, introducing solemn statements of our Lord, truly, verily: Matthew 5:18, 26, Mark 3:28 (see Swete, in l.), Luke 4:24, al.; ἀ. ἀ., always in John 1:52; 3:3; 5:19, al.; τὸ ναί, καὶ . . . τὸ ἀ., 2 Corinthians 1:20 (on usage in π., see MM, VGT, see word).

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

130 total
  1. Romans 1:25ἀμήν · Amen
    They exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is forever worthy of praise! Amen.
  2. Romans 9:5ἀμήν · Amen
    Theirs are the patriarchs, and from them proceeds the human descent of Christ, who is God over all, forever worthy of praise! Amen.
  3. Romans 11:36ἀμήν · Amen
    For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever! Amen.
  4. Romans 15:33ἀμήν · Amen
    The God of peace be with all of you. Amen.
  5. Romans 16:27ἀμήν · Amen
    …to the only wise God be glory forever through Jesus Christ! Amen.
  6. 1 Corinthians 14:16Ἀμήν · Amen
    Otherwise, if you speak a blessing in spirit, how can someone who is uninstructed say “Amen” to your thanksgiving, since he does not know what you are saying?
  7. 1 Corinthians 16:24Ἀμήν · Amen
    My love be with all of you in Christ Jesus. Amen.
  8. 2 Corinthians 1:20Ἀμὴν · Amen
    For all the promises of God are “Yes” in Christ. And so through Him, our “Amen” is spoken to the glory of God.
  9. Galatians 1:5ἀμήν · Amen
    …to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.
  10. Galatians 6:18Ἀμήν · Amen
    The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brothers. Amen.
  11. Ephesians 3:21ἀμήν · Amen
    …to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.
  12. Philippians 4:20ἀμήν · Amen
    To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.
  13. 1 Thessalonians 3:13ἀμήν · Amen
    …so that He may establish your hearts in blamelessness and holiness before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all His saints. Amen.
  14. 1 Timothy 1:17ἀμήν · Amen
    Now to the King eternal, immortal, and invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.
  15. 1 Timothy 6:16ἀμήν · Amen
    He alone is immortal and dwells in unapproachable light. No one has ever seen Him, nor can anyone see Him. To Him be honor and eternal dominion! Amen.
  16. 2 Timothy 4:18ἀμήν · Amen
    And the Lord will rescue me from every evil action and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.
  17. Hebrews 13:21ἀμήν · Amen
    …equip you with every good thing to do His will. And may He accomplish in us what is pleasing in His sight through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.
  18. 1 Peter 4:11ἀμήν · Amen
    If anyone speaks, he should speak as one conveying the words of God. If anyone serves, he should serve with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.
  19. 1 Peter 5:11ἀμήν · Amen
    To Him be the power forever and ever. Amen.
  20. 2 Peter 3:18Ἀμήν · Amen
    But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.
  21. Jude 1:25Ἀμήν · Amen
    …to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority through Jesus Christ our Lord before all time, and now, and for all eternity. Amen.
  22. Revelation 1:6ἀμήν · Amen
    …who has made us to be a kingdom, priests to His God and Father—to Him be the glory and power forever and ever! Amen.
  23. Revelation 1:7ἀμήν · Amen
    Behold, He is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see Him—even those who pierced Him. And all the tribes of the earth will mourn because of Him. So shall it be! Amen.
  24. Revelation 3:14Ἀμήν · Amen
    To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true Witness, the Originator of God’s creation.
  25. Revelation 5:14Ἀμήν · Amen
    And the four living creatures said, “Amen,” and the elders fell down and worshiped.
  26. Revelation 7:12Ἀμήν · Amen; ἀμήν · Amen
    …saying, “Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanks and honor and power and strength be to our God forever and ever! Amen.”
  27. Revelation 19:4Ἀμήν · Amen
    And the twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshiped God who sits on the throne, saying: “Amen, Hallelujah!”
  28. Revelation 22:20Ἀμήν · Amen
    He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!
  29. Revelation 22:21Ἀμήν · Amen
    The grace of the Lord Jesus be with all the saints. Amen.