Word Study · Strong's G281 · Greek
ἀμήν
amen
am-ane'
Strong's 1890 spelling: amḗn
“properly, firm, i.e. (figuratively) trustworthy”
Strong's Dictionary · 1890 · public domain
properly, firm, i.e. (figuratively) trustworthy; adverbially, surely (often as interjection, so be it)
Rendered in the KJV as
amen, verily.
- 127occurrencesin the New Testament
- 18 of 27New Testament bookswhere the word stands
- 6inflected formsdistinct spellings
Across 127 occurrences
The word itself
Inflected forms · 6
- ἀμὴν85
- ἀμήν.¶19
- Ἀμὴν17
- ἀμήν.3
- ἀμήν,2
- ἀμήν1
How it is rendered · 5
- Amen103
- Amen.20
- Amen!2
- Amen,1
- Amen..1
The sense the word carries at each spot — how the translators read it there, not a fixed translation.
How it parses · 1
- INJ-HEB127
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Where this word lives
- John50 of 127 · 39%
- Matthew31 of 127 · 24%
- Mark13 of 127 · 10%
- Revelation8 of 127 · 6%
- Luke6 of 127 · 5%
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Matthew31 occurrences
- Matthew 5:18ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEBFor I tell you truly, until heaven and earth pass away, not a single jot, not a stroke of a pen, will disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished.here: Amen
- Matthew 5:26ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEBTruly I tell you, you will not get out until you have paid the last penny.here: Amen
- Matthew 6:2ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEBSo when you give to the needy, do not sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by men. Truly I tell you, they already have their full reward.here: Amen
- Matthew 6:5ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEBAnd when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. Truly I tell you, they already have their full reward.here: Amen
- Matthew 6:16ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEBWhen you fast, do not be somber like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces to show men they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they already have their full reward.here: Amen
- Matthew 8:10ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEBWhen Jesus heard this, He marveled and said to those following Him, “Truly I tell you, I have not found anyone in Israel with such great faith.here: Amen
- Matthew 10:15ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEBTruly I tell you, it will be more bearable for Sodom and Gomorrah on the day of judgment than for that town.here: Amen
- Matthew 10:23ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEBWhen they persecute you in one town, flee to the next. Truly I tell you, you will not reach all the towns of Israel before the Son of Man comes.here: Amen
- Matthew 10:42ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEBAnd if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is My disciple, truly I tell you, he will never lose his reward.”here: Amen
- Matthew 11:11ἈμὴνamēnINJ-HEBTruly I tell you, among those born of women there has risen no one greater than John the Baptist. Yet even the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.here: Amen
- Matthew 13:17ἈμὴνamēnINJ-HEBFor truly I tell you, many prophets and righteous men longed to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it.here: Amen
- Matthew 16:28ἈμὴνamēnINJ-HEBTruly I tell you, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see the Son of Man coming in His kingdom.”here: Amen
- Matthew 17:20ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEB“Because you have so little faith,” He answered. “For truly I tell you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.”here: Amen
- Matthew 18:3ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEB“Truly I tell you,” He said, “unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.here: Amen
- Matthew 18:13ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEBAnd if he finds it, truly I tell you, he rejoices more over that one sheep than over the ninety-nine that did not go astray.here: Amen
- Matthew 18:18ἈμὴνamēnINJ-HEBTruly I tell you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.here: Amen
- Matthew 18:19ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEBAgain, I tell you truly that if two of you on the earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by My Father in heaven.here: Amen
- Matthew 19:23ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEBThen Jesus said to His disciples, “Truly I tell you, it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven.here: Amen
- Matthew 19:28ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEBJesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, in the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man sits on His glorious throne, you who have followed Me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.here: Amen
- Matthew 21:21ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEB“Truly I tell you,” Jesus replied, “if you have faith and do not doubt, not only will you do what was done to the fig tree, but even if you say to this mountain, ‘Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ it will happen.here: Amen
- Matthew 21:31ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEBWhich of the two did the will of his father?” “The first,” they answered. Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, the tax collectors and prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God before you.here: Amen
- Matthew 23:36ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEBTruly I tell you, all these things will come upon this generation.here: Amen
- Matthew 24:2ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEB“Do you see all these things?” He replied. “Truly I tell you, not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.”here: Amen
- Matthew 24:34ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEBTruly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have happened.here: Amen
- Matthew 24:47ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEBTruly I tell you, he will put him in charge of all his possessions.here: Amen
- Matthew 25:12ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEBBut he replied, ‘Truly I tell you, I do not know you.’here: Amen
- Matthew 25:40ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEBAnd the King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of Mine, you did for Me.’here: Amen
- Matthew 25:45ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEBThen the King will answer, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for Me.’here: Amen
- Matthew 26:13ἈμὴνamēnINJ-HEBTruly I tell you, wherever this gospel is preached in all the world, what she has done will also be told in memory of her.”here: Amen
- Matthew 26:21ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEBAnd while they were eating, He said to them, “Truly I tell you, one of you will betray Me.”here: Amen
- Matthew 26:34ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEB“Truly I tell you,” Jesus declared, “this very night, before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.”here: Amen
Mark13 occurrences
- Mark 3:28ἈμὴνamēnINJ-HEBTruly I tell you, the sons of men will be forgiven all sins and blasphemies, as many as they utter.here: Amen
- Mark 8:12ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEBJesus sighed deeply in His spirit and said, “Why does this generation demand a sign? Truly I tell you, no sign will be given to this generation.”here: Amen
- Mark 9:1ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEBThen Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God arrive with power.”here: Amen
- Mark 9:41ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEBIndeed, if anyone gives you even a cup of water because you bear the name of Christ, truly I tell you, he will never lose his reward.here: Amen
- Mark 10:15ἈμὴνamēnINJ-HEBTruly I tell you, anyone who does not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.”here: Amen
- Mark 10:29ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEB“Truly I tell you,” Jesus replied, “no one who has left home or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or fields for My sake and for the gospelhere: Amen
- Mark 11:23ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEB“Truly I tell you that if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ and has no doubt in his heart but believes that it will happen, it will be done for him.here: Amen
- Mark 12:43ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEBJesus called His disciples to Him and said, “Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put more than all the others into the treasury.here: Amen
- Mark 13:30ἈμὴνamēnINJ-HEBTruly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have happened.here: Amen
- Mark 14:9ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEBAnd truly I tell you, wherever the gospel is preached in all the world, what she has done will also be told in memory of her.”here: Amen
- Mark 14:18ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEBAnd while they were reclining and eating, Jesus said, “Truly I tell you, one of you who is eating with Me will betray Me.”here: Amen
- Mark 14:25ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEBTruly I tell you, I will no longer drink of the fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it anew in the kingdom of God.”here: Amen
- Mark 14:30ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEB“Truly I tell you,” Jesus replied, “this very night, before the rooster crows twice, you will deny Me three times.”here: Amen
Luke6 occurrences
- Luke 4:24ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEBThen He added, “Truly I tell you, no prophet is accepted in his hometown.here: Amen
- Luke 12:37ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEBBlessed are those servants whom the master finds on watch when he returns. Truly I tell you, he will dress himself to serve and will have them recline at the table, and he himself will come and wait on them.here: Amen
- Luke 18:17ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEBTruly I tell you, anyone who does not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.”here: Amen
- Luke 18:29ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEB“Truly I tell you,” Jesus replied, “no one who has left home or wife or brothers or parents or children for the sake of the kingdom of Godhere: Amen
- Luke 21:32ἈμὴνamēnINJ-HEBTruly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have happened.here: Amen
- Luke 23:43ἀμήνamēnINJ-HEBAnd Jesus said to him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.”here: Amen
John50 occurrences
- John 1:51ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEBThen He declared, “Truly, truly, I tell you, you will all see heaven open and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man.”here: Amen
- John 1:51ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEBThen He declared, “Truly, truly, I tell you, you will all see heaven open and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man.”here: Amen
- John 3:3ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEBJesus replied, “Truly, truly, I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again.”here: Amen
- John 3:3ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEBJesus replied, “Truly, truly, I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again.”here: Amen
- John 3:5ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEBJesus answered, “Truly, truly, I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit.here: Amen
- John 3:5ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEBJesus answered, “Truly, truly, I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit.here: Amen
- John 3:11ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEBTruly, truly, I tell you, we speak of what we know, and we testify to what we have seen, and yet you people do not accept our testimony.here: Amen
- John 3:11ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEBTruly, truly, I tell you, we speak of what we know, and we testify to what we have seen, and yet you people do not accept our testimony.here: Amen
- John 5:19ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEBSo Jesus replied, “Truly, truly, I tell you, the Son can do nothing by Himself, unless He sees the Father doing it. For whatever the Father does, the Son also does.here: Amen
- John 5:19ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEBSo Jesus replied, “Truly, truly, I tell you, the Son can do nothing by Himself, unless He sees the Father doing it. For whatever the Father does, the Son also does.here: Amen
- John 5:24ἈμὴνamēnINJ-HEBTruly, truly, I tell you, whoever hears My word and believes Him who sent Me has eternal life and will not come under judgment. Indeed, he has crossed over from death to life.here: Amen
- John 5:24ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEBTruly, truly, I tell you, whoever hears My word and believes Him who sent Me has eternal life and will not come under judgment. Indeed, he has crossed over from death to life.here: Amen
- John 5:25ἈμὴνamēnINJ-HEBTruly, truly, I tell you, the hour is coming and has now come when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God, and those who hear will live.here: Amen
- John 5:25ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEBTruly, truly, I tell you, the hour is coming and has now come when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God, and those who hear will live.here: Amen
- John 6:26ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEBJesus replied, “Truly, truly, I tell you, it is not because you saw these signs that you are looking for Me, but because you ate the loaves and had your fill.here: Amen
- John 6:26ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEBJesus replied, “Truly, truly, I tell you, it is not because you saw these signs that you are looking for Me, but because you ate the loaves and had your fill.here: Amen
- John 6:32ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEBJesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I tell you, it was not Moses who gave you the bread from heaven, but it is My Father who gives you the true bread from heaven.here: Amen
- John 6:32ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEBJesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I tell you, it was not Moses who gave you the bread from heaven, but it is My Father who gives you the true bread from heaven.here: Amen
- John 6:47ἈμὴνamēnINJ-HEBTruly, truly, I tell you, he who believes has eternal life.here: Amen
- John 6:47ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEBTruly, truly, I tell you, he who believes has eternal life.here: Amen
- John 6:53ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEBSo Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I tell you, unless you eat the flesh and drink the blood of the Son of Man, you have no life in you.here: Amen
- John 6:53ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEBSo Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I tell you, unless you eat the flesh and drink the blood of the Son of Man, you have no life in you.here: Amen
- John 8:34ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEBJesus replied, “Truly, truly, I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin.here: Amen
- John 8:34ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEBJesus replied, “Truly, truly, I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin.here: Amen
- John 8:51ἈμὴνamēnINJ-HEBTruly, truly, I tell you, if anyone keeps My word, he will never see death.”here: Amen
- John 8:51ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEBTruly, truly, I tell you, if anyone keeps My word, he will never see death.”here: Amen
- John 8:58ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEB“Truly, truly, I tell you,” Jesus declared, “before Abraham was born, I am!”here: Amen
- John 8:58ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEB“Truly, truly, I tell you,” Jesus declared, “before Abraham was born, I am!”here: Amen
- John 10:1ἈμὴνamēnINJ-HEB“Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever does not enter the sheepfold by the gate, but climbs in some other way, is a thief and a robber.here: Amen
- John 10:1ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEB“Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever does not enter the sheepfold by the gate, but climbs in some other way, is a thief and a robber.here: Amen
- John 10:7ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEBSo He said to them again, “Truly, truly, I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep.here: Amen
- John 10:7ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEBSo He said to them again, “Truly, truly, I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep.here: Amen
- John 12:24ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEBTruly, truly, I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a seed; but if it dies, it bears much fruit.here: Amen
- John 12:24ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEBTruly, truly, I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a seed; but if it dies, it bears much fruit.here: Amen
- John 13:16ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEBTruly, truly, I tell you, no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him.here: Amen
- John 13:16ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEBTruly, truly, I tell you, no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him.here: Amen
- John 13:20ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEBTruly, truly, I tell you, whoever receives the one I send receives Me, and whoever receives Me receives the One who sent Me.”here: Amen
- John 13:20ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEBTruly, truly, I tell you, whoever receives the one I send receives Me, and whoever receives Me receives the One who sent Me.”here: Amen
- John 13:21ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEBAfter Jesus had said this, He became troubled in spirit and testified, “Truly, truly, I tell you, one of you will betray Me.”here: Amen
- John 13:21ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEBAfter Jesus had said this, He became troubled in spirit and testified, “Truly, truly, I tell you, one of you will betray Me.”here: Amen
- John 13:38ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEB“Will you lay down your life for Me?” Jesus replied. “Truly, truly, I tell you, before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.here: Amen
- John 13:38ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEB“Will you lay down your life for Me?” Jesus replied. “Truly, truly, I tell you, before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.here: Amen
- John 14:12ἈμὴνamēnINJ-HEBTruly, truly, I tell you, whoever believes in Me will also do the works that I am doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.here: Amen
- John 14:12ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEBTruly, truly, I tell you, whoever believes in Me will also do the works that I am doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.here: Amen
- John 16:20ἈμὴνamēnINJ-HEBTruly, truly, I tell you, you will weep and wail while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy.here: Amen
- John 16:20ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEBTruly, truly, I tell you, you will weep and wail while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy.here: Amen
- John 16:23ἈμὴνamēnINJ-HEBIn that day you will no longer ask Me anything. Truly, truly, I tell you, whatever you ask the Father in My name, He will give you.here: Amen
- John 16:23ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEBIn that day you will no longer ask Me anything. Truly, truly, I tell you, whatever you ask the Father in My name, He will give you.here: Amen
- John 21:18ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEBTruly, truly, I tell you, when you were young, you dressed yourself and walked where you wanted; but when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will dress you and lead you where you do not want to go.”here: Amen
- John 21:18ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEBTruly, truly, I tell you, when you were young, you dressed yourself and walked where you wanted; but when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will dress you and lead you where you do not want to go.”here: Amen
Romans4 occurrences
- Romans 1:25ἀμήν.¶amēnINJ-HEBThey exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is forever worthy of praise! Amen.here: Amen.
- Romans 9:5ἀμήν.¶amēnINJ-HEBTheirs are the patriarchs, and from them proceeds the human descent of Christ, who is God over all, forever worthy of praise! Amen.here: Amen.
- Romans 11:36ἀμήν.¶amēnINJ-HEBFor from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever! Amen.here: Amen.
- Romans 15:33ἀμήν.¶amēnINJ-HEBThe God of peace be with all of you. Amen.here: Amen.
1 Corinthians1 occurrence
2 Corinthians1 occurrence
Galatians2 occurrences
Ephesians1 occurrence
Philippians1 occurrence
1 Thessalonians1 occurrence
1 Timothy2 occurrences
- 1 Timothy 1:17ἀμήν.¶amēnINJ-HEBNow to the King eternal, immortal, and invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.here: Amen.
- 1 Timothy 6:16ἀμήν.¶amēnINJ-HEBHe alone is immortal and dwells in unapproachable light. No one has ever seen Him, nor can anyone see Him. To Him be honor and eternal dominion! Amen.here: Amen.
2 Timothy1 occurrence
1 Peter2 occurrences
- 1 Peter 4:11ἀμήν.¶amēnINJ-HEBIf anyone speaks, he should speak as one conveying the words of God. If anyone serves, he should serve with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.here: Amen.
- 1 Peter 5:11ἀμήν.¶amēnINJ-HEBTo Him be the power forever and ever. Amen.here: Amen..
Revelation8 occurrences
- Revelation 1:6ἀμήν.¶amēnINJ-HEBwho has made us to be a kingdom, priests to His God and Father—to Him be the glory and power forever and ever! Amen.here: Amen.
- Revelation 1:7ἀμήν.¶amēnINJ-HEBBehold, He is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see Him—even those who pierced Him. And all the tribes of the earth will mourn because of Him. So shall it be! Amen.here: Amen!
- Revelation 3:14ἀμήν,amēnINJ-HEBTo the angel of the church in Laodicea write: These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true Witness, the Originator of God’s creation.here: Amen,
- Revelation 5:14ἀμήν.amēnINJ-HEBAnd the four living creatures said, “Amen,” and the elders fell down and worshiped.here: Amen.
- Revelation 7:12ἀμήν,amēnINJ-HEBsaying, “Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanks and honor and power and strength be to our God forever and ever! Amen.”here: Amen!
- Revelation 7:12ἀμήν.¶amēnINJ-HEBsaying, “Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanks and honor and power and strength be to our God forever and ever! Amen.”here: Amen.
- Revelation 19:4ἀμὴνamēnINJ-HEBAnd the twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshiped God who sits on the throne, saying: “Amen, Hallelujah!”here: Amen
- Revelation 22:20ἀμήν.amēnINJ-HEBHe who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!here: Amen.