AMEN!

Amen Hebrew word borrowed by Greek borrowed by English an adjective literally meaning “firm” Metaphorically meaning “faithful” or “true” Isaiah 65:16 “the God of truth” Revelation 3:14, 2 Cor. 1:15-20 implies agreement Matt. 18:20 Adverb at beginning of sentence translated “verily” (KJV) “assuredly” (NKJV) “truly” (NIV) John 3:3,5,11 So “Amen” cannot mean “the end!” Though often at the end Matt. 28:20

Amen Jeremiah 11:5 “so be it” 28:6 (agreement) 1 Cor. 14:16 church expected to say, “Amen” at your giving of thanks What about a “line-item ‘amen?’” Deut. 27:14-26 a line-item use of “amen” Tradition is at the end of prayer Rev. 7:12 also at the beginning Romans 16:20-27 in the middle Whenever and wherever appropriate