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Chabad.org Staff. The Hebrew word אמן amen (pronounced “ah-men” or, in Ashkenazi pronunciation, “uh-main”) is found in many places in the Bible. 1. 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 ...
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.
Amen, expression of agreement, confirmation, or desire used in worship by Jews, Christians, and Muslims. The basic meaning of the Semitic root from which it is derived is “firm,” “fixed,” or “sure,” and the related Hebrew verb also means “to be reliable” and “to be trusted.”
Meaning of amen in English. amen. exclamation. formal uk / ˌɑːˈmen / / ˌeɪˈmen / us / ˌɑːˈmen / / ˌeɪˈmen / Add to word list. said or sung at the end of a prayer or a religious song to express agreement with what has been said. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Religious ceremonies & prayers. alleluia. anointed. anointment. baptism.
Britannica Dictionary definition of AMEN. 1. — used at the end of a prayer. 2. — used to express agreement or approval. People in the crowd shouted “ Amen !” when the speaker said that change was needed. “I'll be glad when this winter is over.” “ Amen to that !” [=I agree very much with that]
An instance of saying ‘amen’. Wiktionary. A title of Christ; the Faithful One (especially with reference to Revelation 3:14) Wiktionary. Synonyms: amon. amun. adverb. At the end of religious prayers: so be it. Wiktionary. At the end of a creed or in Koranic and Biblical translations: truly, verily. At the end of surah Fatiha, you should say amen.
a word used at the end of prayers and hymns, meaning ‘may it be so’. We ask this through our Lord, Amen. Amen to that (= I certainly agree with that). Word Origin. Definitions on the go. Look up any word in the dictionary offline, anytime, anywhere with the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary app.
