Greek Word Study

The meaning of “ἀμήν”

Understanding amḗn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

of Hebrew origin (אָמֵן) amen, verily. - properly, firm, i.e. (figuratively) trustworthy - adverbially, surely (often as...

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Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

ἀμήν

Phoneticam-ane'

Transliterationamḗn

Grammar Code

H:INJ

Hebrew, INJ

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

of Hebrew origin (אָמֵן) amen, verily. - properly, firm, i.e. (figuratively) trustworthy - adverbially, surely (often as interjection, so be it)

Scripture References

126 total references

Reference	Text
Matthew 18:18	“Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.” Word: ἀμήν (amḗn)
Romans 15:33	“Now the God of peace be with you all. Amen. ” Word: ἀμήν (amḗn)
Ephesians 6:24	“Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen. Written from Rome unto the Ephesians by Tychicus. ” Word: ἀμήν (amḗn)
2 Thessalonians 3:18	“The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. The second epistle to the Thessalonians was written from Athens. ” Word: ἀμήν (amḗn)
Philemon 1:25	“The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen. Written from Rome to Philemon, by Onesimus a servant. ” Word: ἀμήν (amḗn)