ἀμήν (amḗn) — Amen

Greek word study: ἀμήν (amḗn), Strong's G281. properly, firm, i.e. (figuratively) trustworthy; adverbially, surely (often as interjection, so be it)

GreekStrong's G281
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Greek word
ἀμήν (amḗn)

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properly, firm, i.e. (figuratively) trustworthy; adverbially, surely (often as interjection, so be it)

Word study
Derivation: of Hebrew origin (H0543);

KJV translation words: amen, verily

Where this word appears

Strong's G281 is tagged on 152 words in 126 verses across 24 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 5:18 and last appears in Revelation 22:21.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

Amen ×152

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

ἀμὴν ×86ἀμήν ×48Ἀμὴν ×18

Books where it appears most

John ×51Matthew ×33Mark ×16Revelation ×11Luke ×8Romans ×51 Peter ×31 Corinthians ×2

Verses (first 25 of 126)

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Frequently asked questions

What does amḗn (G281) mean?

Properly, firm, i.e. (figuratively) trustworthy; adverbially, surely (often as interjection, so be it).

How is G281 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G281 as: amen, verily.

How often does ἀμήν (amḗn) appear?

Strong's G281 is tagged on 152 words in 126 verses across 24 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 5:18 and last appears in Revelation 22:21.