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Amen אָמֵן (pronounced ah-meyn)

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Note..–please read this blog tell the end.! May the Today Bible verses help you build a spiritual relationship with God. You read this verse and understand what God is telling you and what God wants from you. I know, I know – everyone knows this one. But did you know that it was a Hebrew word? Also, look at the above pronunciation. We can argue all day whether or not it’s pronounced ah-men or ay-men or when to use either but for those who want to be purists about it, it’s neither!  The Deeper Meaning This biblical Hebrew word is unique in that its basic meaning hasn’t been lost in translation and in culture differences. “So be it” is the usual translation for amen. It is used correctly when we use it to affirm something someone says or after a prayer. Its root is the word aman, meaning “to confirm or support”. A related word is amanah, which means truthfulness, confirmation, credence, or belief. By saying amen, we’re stating that we confirm what has been said, we be