ΑΜ‾Η‾, αμ‾η‾
AM‾Ē‾, am‾ē‾
Sounds Like: ah-MEN
Translations: Amen, verily, truly, so be it
From the root: ΑΜΗΝ
Part of Speech: Adverb, Interjection
Explanation: This word is a scribal abbreviation for ΑΜΗΝ (Amen). It is a Hebrew loanword used in Greek to express affirmation, agreement, or a solemn declaration. It can be translated as 'truly' or 'verily' when introducing a statement, or 'so be it' when concluding a prayer or declaration. It signifies certainty and truth.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Strong’s number: G0281 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
- Matthew — 16:28, 26:21, 26:34
- Mark — 10:29
- John — 3:3, 6:26, 8:58, 13:21, 13:38
- 2 Corinthians — 13:13
- Revelation — 3:14, 4:10
From the same root
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