Bible Word of the Day

Amen (Verify, Agree)

Meaning
This is a word we see ending many of our Bible passages, prayers and worship songs sung in church. This word is a transliteration from a Hebrew word which means, “to verify, to confirm or agree with.” It also means, “let it be so.” Interesting enough, this word was pretty much spelled the same way in the Hebrew, Greek and Latin. Moreover, this word was used in four different ways in Biblical times. First it was used to agree with a command given by a king or a leader. Second to agree with a prophecy given by the Lord. Third to agree and abide by a solemn oath or covenant. And fourth as a concluding endorsement of an entire book or letter of the Bible.

We use it much the same way today, which is to give an affirming response and agreement with God and His word. To give heartfelt thanks and praise to God in our worship. In the book of Revelation to the Letter of Laodicea Jesus is called, “The Amen!” This is to affirm that Jesus is the one and only true and faithful witness of God the Father. The usage of the word “Amen” is important and crucial to our Christian faith because it signifies a wholehearted worship and commitment to Jesus and God’s word the Bible. As the Bible tells us the power of “Amen” is rooted in Christ Jesus our Lord, who is the source and the “Yes” to all of God’s promises made in His word the Bible.