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Definition:
In Jewish scriptures, the word "amen" is used to express the idea of "may it be so" or "certainly."
Thus, it was said in response to something else a person has said. Often is was used as a
response to a promise from God or the priests, and in this fashion it became a ritualistic
response among Christians to various portions of the Christian liturgy. Jesus is recorded in
the New Testament as using it as an opening, rather than as a response - for example, "Truly
(Amen), I say unto you..." It is, in this context, used to solemnize what was about to be said.
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Common Misspellings: none
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A system of human beliefs, ideals and practices which is harder to define than it may at first appear.
