This Hebrew word means firm, and hence also faithful (Rev. 3:14). In Isa. 65:16, the Authorized Versionhas "the God of truth," which in Hebrew is "the God of Amen." It is frequently used by our Saviour to giveemphasis to his words, where it is translated "verily." Sometimes, only, however, in John's Gospel, it isrepeated, "Verily, verily." It is used as an epithet of the Lord Jesus Christ (Rev. 3:14). It is found singlyand sometimes doubly at the end of prayers (Ps. 41:13; 72:19; 89:52), to confirm the words and invokethe fulfilment of them. It is used in token of being bound by an oath (Num. 5:22; Deut. 27:15-26; Neh.5:13; 8:6; 1 Chr. 16:36). In the primitive churches it was common for the general audience to say "Amen"at the close of the prayer (1 Cor. 14:16). The promises of God are Amen; i.e., they are all true and sure(2 Cor. 1:20).
amen. (n.d.). Easton's 1897 Bible Dictionary. Retrieved May 05, 2014, from Dictionary.com website: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/amen
Amen, I say Again, Amen
Amen
Thru my tears
Amen
Thru my fears
Amen
Thru my lack of understanding
Amen and again I say Amen
I trust you My Lord, My Redeemer,
My lily in the valley, The bright and Morning Star,
My peace giver, My way-maker
My Chief Comforter, My Father Abba,
Yahweh ...My King.
This time of trial is thick with many challenges
But you remain the same
My physical body is wavering under the strain
But You are still with me
My emotions are raw with no apology
But You intercede for me
My GOD, My GOD I cry out for strength and deliverance
And You lend Your ear to me
It is well with my soul...breathe your peace upon me once and again
To You Oh Lord and To You only I say AMEN
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