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What is the meaning of "Amen?" (Video)
By Jeff A. Benner
Worldwide, this is the most famous of all Hebrew words. But, do we know what it means? This word comes from the root A.M.N (Strong’s #539) and means "to be firmly planted in place" as in Isaiah 22:23 which speaks of a “nail fastened to a secure place.” The noun form, amen, pronounced ah-mehn, is used in the Biblical text by persons who are affirming a statement. In other words, they are saying “I am firmly agreeing with what has been said.” The next time you say "amen," think about what you are agreeing to.
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