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# amen, truly #
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## Definition: ##
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The term "amen" is a word used to emphasize or call attention to what a person has said. It is often used at the end of a prayer. Sometimes it is translated as "truly."
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* When used at the end of a prayer, "amen" communicates agreement with the prayer or expresses a desire that the prayer be fulfilled.
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* In his teaching, Jesus used "amen" to emphasize the truth of what he said. He often followed that by "and I say to you" to introduce another teaching that related to the previous teaching.
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* When Jesus uses "amen" this way, some English versions (and the ULB) translate this as "verily" or "truly."
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* Another word meaning "truly" is sometimes translated as "surely" or "certainly" and is also used to emphasize what the speaker is saying.
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## Translation Suggestions: ##
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* Consider whether the target language has a special word or phrase that is used to emphasize something that has been said.
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* When used at the end of a prayer or to confirm something, "amen" could be translated as, "let it be so" or "may this happen" or "that is true."
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* When Jesus says, "truly I tell you," this could also be translated as, "Yes, I tell you sincerely" or "That is true, and I also tell you."
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* The phrase, "truly, truly I tell you" could be translated as "I tell you this very sincerely" or "I tell you this very earnestly" or "what I am telling you is true."
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(See also: [fulfill](../kt/fulfill.md) **·** [true](../kt/true.md))
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## Bible References: ##
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* [Deuteronomy 27:15](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/deu/27/15)
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* [John 05:19-20](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/jhn/05/19)
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* [Jude 01:24-25](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/jud/01/24)
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* [Matthew 26:33-35](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/mat/26/33)
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* [Philemon 01:23-25](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/phm/01/23)
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* [Revelation 22:20-21](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/rev/22/20)
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