Dictionary of Bible Themes » 8000 The life of the believer » 8600 Prayer and worship of the believer » 8634 amen
A Hebrew term expressing the ideas of truth and reliability, often used in prayer and adoration.
Amen as an expression of worship
1 Chronicles 16:36; Ephesians 3:21; Revelation 7:11-12 See also Nehemiah 5:13; Nehemiah 8:6 The repetition of “Amen” here conveys Ezra's intensity of feeling as he read the Book of the Law. The response of the people represents a solemn, formal acceptance of God's commandments; Psalm 72:19; Psalm 106:48; Romans 9:5 “Amen” can mean either “Yes indeed, it is so” or “So be it”; Romans 11:36; Romans 16:25-27; 1 Corinthians 14:16; Galatians 1:3-5; Philippians 4:20; 1 Timothy 1:17; Timothy 6:15-16; 2 Timothy 4:18; Hebrews 13:20-21; 1 Peter 4:11; Peter 5:10-11; 2 Peter 3:17-18; Jude 24-25; Revelation 1:4-7; Revelation 19:4 the worship of heaven
Amen confirms a grace or blessing
Galatians 6:18 See also Romans 15:33; 1 Corinthians 16:24; Philippians 4:23; Revelation 22:20-21
Amen confirms a vow or action
Jeremiah 28:5-6 See also Numbers 5:20-22; Deuteronomy 27:15; 1 Kings 1:32-36; Jeremiah 11:1-5
Amen as a title of Jesus Christ
Revelation 3:14 See also 2 Corinthians 1:18-20 The implication is that all God's promises find their fulfilment in Jesus Christ.
See also
1150 God, truth of 1335 blessing 1461 truth, nature of 2203 Christ, titles of 5430 oaths, human 5741 vows 5827 curse 8622 worship 8646 doxology
