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amēn G281

ἀμήν (amēn) means “amen” in the TBESG Greek lexicon from STEPBible.

ἀμήν Greek · G281 128 tagged occurrences in 102 verses

Pronunciation guide: am-ane' Strong’s Greek pronunciation spelling.

Lexicon entries

TBESG · G0281

ἀμήν · amēn · amen

ἀμήν, indecl. (Heb. אָמֵן, verbal adj. fr. אמן, to prop. ni., be firm), [in LXX: 1Ch.16:36, I Est.9:46, Neh.5:13 8:6, Tob.8:8 14:15, 3Ma.7:23, 4Ma.18:24 (elsewhere ''א is rendered ἀληθινός, Isa.65:16; ἀληθῶς, Je 35 (28):6; γένοιτο, Num.5:22, Deu.27:15ff., 3Ki.1:36, Psa.40 (41):13 71 (72):19 105 (106):48, Jer.11:5)*.] 1. As adj. (cf. Is, l.with), ὁ ἀ., Rev.3:14. 2. As adv., (a) in solemn assent to the statements or prayers of another (Nu, Ne, etc., ll. with): ὁ ἀ., 1Co.14:16; (b) similarly, at the end of one's own prayer or ascription of praise: Rom.1:25 15:33, Gal.1:5, 1Ti.1:17; (with) in the Gospels, exclusively, introducing solemn statements of our Lord, truly, verily: Mat.5:18, 26 Mrk.3:28 (see Swete, in l.), Luk.4:24, al.; ἀ. ἀ., always in Jhn.1:52 3:3 5:19, al.; τὸ ναί, καὶ . . . τὸ ἀ., 2Co.1:20 (on usage in π., see MM, VGT, see word). (AS)

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Dodson Greek Lexicon

verily, truly, amen; at the end of sentences may be paraphrased by: So let it be.

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How translators render G281

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BSB rendering counts
Rendering Count
truly 100
amen 30
KJV rendering counts
Rendering Count
verily 94
amen 48
the amen 1

Verses containing G281

Page 2 of 3. 102 verses in the selected STEP text, printed below in BSB where available. Read each verse in its chapter to follow the author’s thought.

  1. Luke 23:43 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And Jesus said to him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.”

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  2. John 1:51 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    Then He declared, “Truly, truly, I tell you, you will all see heaven open and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man.”

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  3. John 3:3 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    Jesus replied, “Truly, truly, I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again.”

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  4. John 3:5 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit.

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  5. John 3:11 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    Truly, truly, I tell you, we speak of what we know, and we testify to what we have seen, and yet you people do not accept our testimony.

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  6. John 5:19 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    So Jesus replied, “Truly, truly, I tell you, the Son can do nothing by Himself, unless He sees the Father doing it. For whatever the Father does, the Son also does.

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  7. John 5:24 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever hears My word and believes Him who sent Me has eternal life and will not come under judgment. Indeed, he has crossed over from death to life.

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  8. John 5:25 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    Truly, truly, I tell you, the hour is coming and has now come when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God, and those who hear will live.

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  9. John 6:26 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    Jesus replied, “Truly, truly, I tell you, it is not because you saw these signs that you are looking for Me, but because you ate the loaves and had your fill.

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  10. John 6:32 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I tell you, it was not Moses who gave you the bread from heaven, but it is My Father who gives you the true bread from heaven.

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  11. John 6:47 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    Truly, truly, I tell you, he who believes has eternal life.

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  12. John 6:53 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    So Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I tell you, unless you eat the flesh and drink the blood of the Son of Man, you have no life in you.

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  13. John 8:34 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    Jesus replied, “Truly, truly, I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin.

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  14. John 8:51 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    Truly, truly, I tell you, if anyone keeps My word, he will never see death.”

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  15. John 8:58 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    “Truly, truly, I tell you,” Jesus declared, “before Abraham was born, I am!”

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  16. John 10:1 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    “Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever does not enter the sheepfold by the gate, but climbs in some other way, is a thief and a robber.

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  17. John 10:7 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    So He said to them again, “Truly, truly, I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep.

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  18. John 12:24 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    Truly, truly, I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a seed. But if it dies, it bears much fruit.

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  19. John 13:16 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    Truly, truly, I tell you, no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him.

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  20. John 13:20 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever receives the one I send receives Me, and whoever receives Me receives the One who sent Me.”

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  21. John 13:21 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    After Jesus had said this, He became troubled in spirit and testified, “Truly, truly, I tell you, one of you will betray Me.”

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  22. John 13:38 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    “Will you lay down your life for Me?” Jesus replied. “Truly, truly, I tell you, before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.

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  23. John 14:12 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever believes in Me will also do the works that I am doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.

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  24. John 16:20 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    Truly, truly, I tell you, you will weep and wail while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy.

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  25. John 16:23 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    In that day you will no longer ask Me anything. Truly, truly, I tell you, whatever you ask the Father in My name, He will give you.

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  26. John 21:18 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    Truly, truly, I tell you, when you were young, you dressed yourself and walked where you wanted; but when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will dress you and lead you where you do not want to go.”

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  27. Romans 1:25 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    They exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is forever worthy of praise! Amen.

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  28. Romans 9:5 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Theirs are the patriarchs, and from them proceeds the human descent of Christ, who is God over all, forever worthy of praise! Amen.

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  29. Romans 11:36 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever! Amen.

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  30. Romans 15:33 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    The God of peace be with all of you. Amen.

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  31. Romans 16:24 · KJV · 1 occurrence

    The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.

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  32. 1 Corinthians 14:16 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Otherwise, if you speak a blessing in spirit, how can someone who is uninstructed say “Amen” to your thanksgiving, since he does not know what you are saying?

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  33. 2 Corinthians 1:20 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For all the promises of God are “Yes” in Christ. And so through Him, our “Amen” is spoken to the glory of God.

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  34. Galatians 1:5 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.

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  35. Galatians 6:18 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brothers. Amen.

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  36. Ephesians 3:21 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

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  37. Philippians 4:20 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.

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  38. 1 Timothy 1:17 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Now to the King eternal, immortal, and invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.

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  39. 1 Timothy 6:16 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    He alone is immortal and dwells in unapproachable light. No one has ever seen Him, nor can anyone see Him. To Him be honor and eternal dominion! Amen.

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  40. 2 Timothy 4:18 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And the Lord will rescue me from every evil action and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.

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  41. Hebrews 13:21 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    equip you with every good thing to do His will. And may He accomplish in us what is pleasing in His sight through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.

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  42. 1 Peter 4:11 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    If anyone speaks, he should speak as one conveying the words of God. If anyone serves, he should serve with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.

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  43. 1 Peter 5:11 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    To Him be the power forever and ever. Amen.

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  44. 2 Peter 3:18 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.

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  45. Jude 1:25 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority through Jesus Christ our Lord before all time, and now, and for all eternity. Amen.

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  46. Revelation 1:6 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    who has made us to be a kingdom, priests to His God and Father—to Him be the glory and power forever and ever! Amen.

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  47. Revelation 1:7 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Behold, He is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see Him—even those who pierced Him. And all the tribes of the earth will mourn because of Him. So shall it be! Amen.

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  48. Revelation 3:14 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true Witness, the Originator of God’s creation.

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  49. Revelation 5:14 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And the four living creatures said, “Amen,” and the elders fell down and worshiped.

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  50. Revelation 7:12 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    saying, “Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanks and honor and power and strength be to our God forever and ever! Amen.”

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