Bible glossary
What Does ‘Amen’ Mean in the Bible?
Amen means truly, so be it: a word of firm agreement and trust, affirming that something is sure and faithful.
In short
Amen means truly, so be it: a word of firm agreement and trust, affirming that something is sure and faithful.
Amen comes from a Hebrew root meaning firm, faithful, sure. To say amen is to say yes, let it be so, this is true. People said it to affirm a promise, seal a prayer, or agree wholeheartedly with what was spoken.
It expresses trust: not a mere wish, but confidence that God is faithful and His word stands. That is why prayers close with it, and why the whole Bible nearly ends with a great amen.
Key verses
“For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us.”
2 Corinthians 1:20
“And these things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God.”
Revelation 3:14
“Blessed be the LORD God of Israel for ever and ever. And all the people said, Amen, and praised the LORD.”
1 Chronicles 16:36
Amen and Jesus
Remarkably, the Bible calls Jesus the Amen, the faithful and true witness. In Him every promise of God is yes and amen. When we end a prayer with amen, we are leaning on the One who is Himself the guarantee that God keeps His word.