Expression #4:
The Congregational "Amen"
The Congregational "Amen"
Biblical References:
1 Chronicles 16:36; Nehemiah 8:6; Psalms 106:48; Deuteronomy 27:14-26
1 Chronicles 16:36; Nehemiah 8:6; Psalms 106:48; Deuteronomy 27:14-26
Explanation:
The Hebrew "Amen" has the force of strong affirmation or assent, usually to something spoken by another. Most simply, a spoken "Amen" is often loosely translated, "so be it." Moses' directions for worship included, "and all the people shall say AMEN." After hearing Ezra read the law, all the people raised their hands and shouted, "AMEN." Paul refers to the people's "AMEN" of thanksgiving. In Revelation 3:14 it is used in direct relation to the terms true and faithful, referring to Christ as "the Amen, the faithful and true witness," and emphasizes Christ and his message--the embodiment of TRUTH (John 14:6; 17:17). These verses conclusively show the word's scriptural meaning.
The Hebrew "Amen" has the force of strong affirmation or assent, usually to something spoken by another. Most simply, a spoken "Amen" is often loosely translated, "so be it." Moses' directions for worship included, "and all the people shall say AMEN." After hearing Ezra read the law, all the people raised their hands and shouted, "AMEN." Paul refers to the people's "AMEN" of thanksgiving. In Revelation 3:14 it is used in direct relation to the terms true and faithful, referring to Christ as "the Amen, the faithful and true witness," and emphasizes Christ and his message--the embodiment of TRUTH (John 14:6; 17:17). These verses conclusively show the word's scriptural meaning.
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