ἀμὴν
amen-2
truly
of Hebrew origin (אָמֵן); properly, firm, i.e. (figuratively) trustworthy; adverbially, surely (often as interjection, so be it):--amen, verily.
John 13:20 · Word #2
Lexicon G281
| Lemma | ἀμήν |
| Transliteration | amḗn |
| Strong's | G281 |
| In-context | truly |
| Literal | truly-amen |
Morphology EXCL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | EXCL — Exclamation — Emphatic expression |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἀμήν |
| Strong's | G281 |
SIBI-P1 G281-01
Firmly so!
| Root | ἀμήν (amēn) |
| Core Meanings | firmness, certainty, trustworthiness, affirmation, so-be-it |
| Semantic Range | truly, certainly, surely, so be it, may it be confirmed, solemn affirmation, introductory declaration of truth |
| Conceptual Significance | In biblical usage, ἀμήν affirms the truth and reliability of a statement, often marking covenantal faithfulness or solemn agreement. In the sayings of Yeshua, it introduces authoritative declarations, underscoring certainty and divine reliability. |
| Morphological Notes | Gr,IE = Greek indeclinable interjection. The form ἀμήν does not change for case, number, or gender and functions as a standalone affirmation or solemn introductory formula. |
| Rendering Rationale | The term derives from the Semitic root conveying firmness and reliability, expressing strong affirmation or certainty. As an indeclinable interjection (Gr,IE), it does not inflect for case, number, or gender, and functions adverbially or as a solemn affirmation; "Firmly so!" preserves both its core sense of firmness and its exclamatory force. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Word Usage (134 occurrences of G281)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 5:18 | ἀμὴν | amen | |
| Matthew 5:26 | ἀμὴν | amen | |
| Matthew 6:2 | ἀμὴν | amen |