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Lexicon :: Strong's G281 - amēn

Aa
ἀμήν
Transliteration
amēn (Key)
Pronunciation
am-ane'
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Part of Speech
particle indeclinable
Root Word (Etymology)
Of Hebrew origin אָמֵן (H543)
mGNT
129x in 2 unique form(s) TR
151x in 6 unique form(s) LXX
3x in 1 unique form(s)
Dictionary Aids

Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 1:335,53

Strong’s Definitions

ἀμήν amḗn, am-ane'; of Hebrew origin (H543); properly, firm, i.e. (figuratively) trustworthy; adverbially, surely (often as interjection, so be it):—amen, verily.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 152x

The KJV translates Strong's G281 in the following manner: verily (101x), amen (51x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 152x
The KJV translates Strong's G281 in the following manner: verily (101x), amen (51x).

  1. firm

    1. metaph. faithful

  2. verily, amen

    1. at the beginning of a discourse - surely, truly, of a truth

    2. at the end - so it is, so be it, may it be fulfilled. It was a custom, which passed over from the synagogues to the Christian assemblies, that when he who had read or discoursed, had offered up solemn prayer to God, the others responded Amen, and thus made the substance of what was uttered their own.

      The word "amen" is a most remarkable word. It was transliterated directly from the Hebrew into the Greek of the New Testament, then into Latin and into English and many other languages, so that it is practically a universal word. It has been called the best known word in human speech. The word is directly related — in fact, almost identical — to the Hebrew word for "believe" (aman), or faithful. Thus, it came to mean "sure" or "truly", an expression of absolute trust and confidence. — HMM
Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
ἀμήν amḗn, am-ane'; of Hebrew origin (H543); properly, firm, i.e. (figuratively) trustworthy; adverbially, surely (often as interjection, so be it):—amen, verily.
STRONGS G281:
ἀμήν, Hebrew אָמֵן;
1. verbal adjective (from אָמַן to prop; Niph. to be firm), firm, metaphorically, faithful: ὁ ἀμήν, Revelation 3:14 (where is added ὁ μάρτυς ὁ πιστὸς κ. ἀληθινός).
2. it came to be used as an adverb by which something is asserted or confirmed:
a. at the beginning of a discourse, surely, of a truth, truly; so frequent in the discourses of Christ in Matthew, Mark, and Luke: ἀμὴν λέγω ὑμῖν 'I solemnly declare unto you,' e. g. Matthew 5:18; Mark 3:28; Luke 4:24. The repetition of the word (ἀμὴν ἀμήν), employed by John alone in his Gospel (twenty-five times), has the force of a superlative, most assuredly: John 1:51 (John 1:52); John 3:3.
b. at the close of a sentence; so it is, so be it, may it be fulfilled (γένοιτο, the Sept. Numbers 5:22; Deuteronomy 27:15, etc.): Romans 1:25; Romans 9:5; Galatians 1:5; Ephesians 3:21; Philippians 4:20; 1 Timothy 1:17; Hebrews 13:21; 1 Peter 4:11; Revelation 1:6, and often; cf. Jeremiah 11:5; Jeremiah 35:6 (Jer. 28:6); 1 Kings 1:30. It was a custom, which passed over from the synagogues into the Christian assemblies, that when he who had read or discoursed had offered up a solemn prayer to God, the others in attendance responded Amen, and thus made the substance of what was uttered their own: 1 Corinthians 14:16 (τὸ ἀμήν, the well-known response Amen), cf. Numbers 5:22; Deuteronomy 27:15ff; Nehemiah 5:13; Nehemiah 8:6. 2 Corinthians 1:20 αἱ ἐπαγγελίαι... τὸ ναί, καὶ... τὸ ἀμήν, i. e. had shown themselves most sure. [Cf. B. D. under the word Amen.]
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Numbers
5:22; 5:22
Deuteronomy
27:15; 27:15
1 Kings
1:30
Nehemiah
5:13; 8:6
Jeremiah
11:5; 35:6; 28:6
Matthew
5:18
Mark
3:28
Luke
4:24
John
1:51; 3:3
Romans
1:25; 9:5
1 Corinthians
14:16
2 Corinthians
1:20
Galatians
1:5
Ephesians
3:21
Philippians
4:20
1 Timothy
1:17
Hebrews
13:21
1 Peter
4:11
Revelation
1:6; 3:14

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G281 matches the Greek ἀμήν (amēn),
which occurs 151 times in 125 verses in the TR Greek.

Page 2 / 3 (Luk 18:17–2Th 3:18)

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 18:17 - I tell you the truth, anyone who doesn’t receive the Kingdom of God like a child will never enter it.”

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 18:29

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 18:29 - “Yes,” Jesus replied, “and I assure you that everyone who has given up house or wife or brothers or parents or children, for the sake of the Kingdom of God,

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 21:32

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 21:32 - I tell you the truth, this generation will not pass from the scene until all these things have taken place.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 23:43

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 23:43 - And Jesus replied, “I assure you, today you will be with me in paradise.”

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 24:53

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 24:53 - And they spent all of their time in the Temple, praising God.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 1:51 - Then he said, “I tell you the truth, you will all see heaven open and the angels of God going up and down on the Son of Man, the one who is the stairway between heaven and earth.[fn]”

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 3:3

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 3:3 - Jesus replied, “I tell you the truth, unless you are born again,[fn] you cannot see the Kingdom of God.”

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 3:5

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 3:5 - Jesus replied, “I assure you, no one can enter the Kingdom of God without being born of water and the Spirit.[fn]

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 3:11

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 3:11 - I assure you, we tell you what we know and have seen, and yet you won’t believe our testimony.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 5:19

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 5:19 - So Jesus explained, “I tell you the truth, the Son can do nothing by himself. He does only what he sees the Father doing. Whatever the Father does, the Son also does.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 5:24

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 5:24 - “I tell you the truth, those who listen to my message and believe in God who sent me have eternal life. They will never be condemned for their sins, but they have already passed from death into life.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 5:25

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 5:25 - “And I assure you that the time is coming, indeed it’s here now, when the dead will hear my voice—the voice of the Son of God. And those who listen will live.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 6:26

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 6:26 - Jesus replied, “I tell you the truth, you want to be with me because I fed you, not because you understood the miraculous signs.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 6:32

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 6:32 - Jesus said, “I tell you the truth, Moses didn’t give you bread from heaven. My Father did. And now he offers you the true bread from heaven.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 6:47

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 6:47 - “I tell you the truth, anyone who believes has eternal life.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 6:53

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 6:53 - So Jesus said again, “I tell you the truth, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you cannot have eternal life within you.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 8:34

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 8:34 - Jesus replied, “I tell you the truth, everyone who sins is a slave of sin.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 8:51

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 8:51 - I tell you the truth, anyone who obeys my teaching will never die!”

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 8:58

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 8:58 - Jesus answered, “I tell you the truth, before Abraham was even born, I AM![fn]”

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 10:1

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 10:1 - “I tell you the truth, anyone who sneaks over the wall of a sheepfold, rather than going through the gate, must surely be a thief and a robber!

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 10:7

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 10:7 - so he explained it to them: “I tell you the truth, I am the gate for the sheep.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 12:24

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 12:24 - I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat is planted in the soil and dies, it remains alone. But its death will produce many new kernels—a plentiful harvest of new lives.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 13:16

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 13:16 - I tell you the truth, slaves are not greater than their master. Nor is the messenger more important than the one who sends the message.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 13:20

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 13:20 - I tell you the truth, anyone who welcomes my messenger is welcoming me, and anyone who welcomes me is welcoming the Father who sent me.”

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 13:21

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 13:21 - Now Jesus was deeply troubled,[fn] and he exclaimed, “I tell you the truth, one of you will betray me!”

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 13:38

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 13:38 - Jesus answered, “Die for me? I tell you the truth, Peter—before the rooster crows tomorrow morning, you will deny three times that you even know me.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 14:12

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 14:12 - “I tell you the truth, anyone who believes in me will do the same works I have done, and even greater works, because I am going to be with the Father.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 16:20

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 16:20 - I tell you the truth, you will weep and mourn over what is going to happen to me, but the world will rejoice. You will grieve, but your grief will suddenly turn to wonderful joy.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 16:23

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 16:23 - At that time you won’t need to ask me for anything. I tell you the truth, you will ask the Father directly, and he will grant your request because you use my name.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 21:18

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 21:18 - “I tell you the truth, when you were young, you were able to do as you liked; you dressed yourself and went wherever you wanted to go. But when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and others[fn] will dress you and take you where you don’t want to go.”

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 21:25

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 21:25 - Jesus also did many other things. If they were all written down, I suppose the whole world could not contain the books that would be written.

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Unchecked Copy BoxRom 1:25

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 1:25 - They traded the truth about God for a lie. So they worshiped and served the things God created instead of the Creator himself, who is worthy of eternal praise! Amen.

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Unchecked Copy BoxRom 9:5 - Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob are their ancestors, and Christ himself was an Israelite as far as his human nature is concerned. And he is God, the one who rules over everything and is worthy of eternal praise! Amen.[fn]

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Unchecked Copy BoxRom 11:36

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 11:36 - For everything comes from him and exists by his power and is intended for his glory. All glory to him forever! Amen.

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Unchecked Copy BoxRom 15:33

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 15:33 - And now may God, who gives us his peace, be with you all. Amen.[fn]

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Unchecked Copy BoxRom 16:27

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 16:27 - All glory to the only wise God, through Jesus Christ, forever. Amen.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Co 14:16

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 14:16 - For if you praise God only in the spirit, how can those who don’t understand you praise God along with you? How can they join you in giving thanks when they don’t understand what you are saying?

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Unchecked Copy Box1Co 16:24

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 16:24 - My love to all of you in Christ Jesus.[fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box2Co 1:20

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 1:20 - For all of God’s promises have been fulfilled in Christ with a resounding “Yes!” And through Christ, our “Amen” (which means “Yes”) ascends to God for his glory.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Co 13:14

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 13:14 - [fn]May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

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Unchecked Copy BoxGal 1:5 - All glory to God forever and ever! Amen.

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Unchecked Copy BoxGal 6:18 - Dear brothers and sisters,[fn] may the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.

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Unchecked Copy BoxEph 3:21

Unchecked Copy BoxEph 3:21 - Glory to him in the church and in Christ Jesus through all generations forever and ever! Amen.

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Unchecked Copy BoxEph 6:24

Unchecked Copy BoxEph 6:24 - May God’s grace be eternally upon all who love our Lord Jesus Christ.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 4:20

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 4:20 - Now all glory to God our Father forever and ever! Amen.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 4:23

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 4:23 - May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.

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Unchecked Copy BoxCol 4:18

Unchecked Copy BoxCol 4:18 - HERE IS MY GREETING IN MY OWN HANDWRITING—PAUL.
Remember my chains.
May God’s grace be with you.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Th 5:28

Unchecked Copy Box1Th 5:28 - May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Th 3:18

Unchecked Copy Box2Th 3:18 - May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.

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