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# amen, truly
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## Definition
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The term "amen" is a word used to emphasize or call attention to what a person has said.
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* When used at the end of a prayer, "amen" communicates agreement with the prayer or expresses a desire that the prayer be fulfilled.
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* In his teaching, Jesus used "amen" to affirm what he just said. He often followed that by "And I say to you" to introduce another teaching that related to what he just said.
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* Some English versions translate this as "truly." It is used to emphasize something or to communicate that what is being said is sincere or true.
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## Translation Suggestions
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* The word "amen" can be translated as, "let it be so" or "may this happen" or "that's right."
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* Consider whether the target language has a special word or phrase that is used to emphasize something that has been said.
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