ἀμήν
amēnINJG0281
amen
From: of Hebrew origin (H0543);
Short Definition
properly, firm, i.e. (figuratively) trustworthy; adverbially, surely (often as interjection, so be it)
Full Lexicon Entry
1.As adj., ὁ ἀ.
2.As adv.
ain solemn assent to the statements or prayers of another (Nu, Ne, etc., ll. with)
bsimilarly, at the end of one's own prayer or ascription of praise
within the Gospels, exclusively, introducing solemn statements of our Lord, truly, verily
LXX Usage: (elsewhere ''א is rendered ἀληθινός; ἀληθῶς, (28):6; γένοιτο, ff., (41):13 71 (72):19 105 (106):48, )*.
Grammar
Part of Speech INJ
Morphology H:INJ
DescriptionH:INJ
Occurrences
126 timesAppears 126 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Matthew
33
John
26
Mark
16
Revelation
10
Luke
8
Key Passages
- 1 Corinthians 14:16
- John 10:7
- Luke 12:37
- Matthew 24:34
- Mark 16:8
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