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[jasoncran]

Where does the term "Amen" come from?


By Eliezer Posner

According to the Talmud,1 the Hebrew word "amen" (pronounced "ah-men" or, in Ashkenazi pronunciation, "uh-main") is related to the word "amanah," meaning truthfulness, credence or belief. When we hear another reciting a blessing we respond with "amen"; thus affirming that we believe that which has just been said.
In addition, amen (אמן) is an acronym for the Hebrew words א-ל מלך נאמן, (El Melech Ne'eman), meaning "G‑d, the trustworthy King."
Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Eliezer Posner

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FOOTNOTES1. Shevuot 36a.


from chabad.org

http://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/639038/jewish/Where-does-the-term-Amen-come-from.htm

i thought was neat as i just got asked by my son nathan.

 

[theLords]

Very beautiful, Jason. I didn't know about the second part.

 

[jasoncran]

i should do one the ruach in genesis. and how that points to the trinity but that would take some doing.

and also what the ruach is and how all things have it.

but that is some deep stuff.