What does "amen" mean?


Becca asks:

Why do we say "Amen" when we're done praying?
Denny answers:

"Amen" is a special way to end our prayers.

The word amen means the same thing as "So let it be" or "It is true." Saying "Amen" is a way to finish our prayers, like ending a letter with the words "Sincerely" or "Love." It is a word that tells God we have said a prayer that we really meant. It shows that we believe God has heard our prayer and will answer it in His perfect way. "Amen" reminds us that God always has everything under control, even the hard things.

Bible Truth
  • • "Praise the LORD, the God of Israel. He always was and always will be. Let all the people say, 'Amen!' Praise the LORD!" (Psalm 106:48, NCV).

  • "When a believing person prays, great things happen" (James 5:16b).


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