“A man is never more truthful than when he acknowledges himself a liar.” -Mark Twain

“…These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God’s creation.”  Revelation 3:14 

You have often heard the word “Amen,” but what does it mean, and where does it come from? During the Second Temple in Jerusalem, it appeared in the Hebrew tradition as a response to benediction. It affirmed praise and confirmed blessing. It emphasized the connotation of truth.  These Hebrew words derive from the same root as Amen:

Emunah-Faith, Faithfulness, steadfastness

Amanah-Indeed, correct, for sure, contract

Oman– Artist 

Ne’eman-faithful 

“Amen” was used uniquely by Jesus. It was sometimes translated into Greek by gospel writers as “truly” (Luke 4:25), but the apostle John shows us that Jesus sometimes doubled the word before important statements.  In the King James translation, it is “verily, verily,” and in the ESV, “truly, truly,” and NIV “very truly” (example John 1:51,3:3) 

Jesus styles himself as the Amen in Revelation 3, ​​and in this passage, there is a connection between amen and truth. Imagine men’s testimony to God that would be fully believed and regarded and swiftly testified against all indifferent lukewarm believers. 

Amen is not a spiritual punctuation or simple exclamation. It is a solemn affirmation that what is said is true. 

Amen: The God of truth has proven his faithfulness over and over again. 

Prayer: 

For as many as the promises of God are, in Him they are yes; therefore through Him also is our Amen to the glory of God through us. – 2 Corinthians 1:20 NASB