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Hey guys, Welcome back to DLM Christian Lifestyle.
My name is Daniel. Just in case you are new here -
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because that's what you will find right here. Now, today it's time for another video request.
And the question I got is this: Daniel, what does the word amen really mean?
You know, it is strange that so many people say amen but they don't really know what it means.
We human beings are really strange. Let's take a look at 2 Corinthians 1 verse 20.
[2 Corinthians 1:20]
We should never just use the word amen carelessly.
Because it is through God, for His glory that we use the word amen.
[Psalm 72:19]
Now let's take a closer look at the word amen. The word amen in the Bible means
faith or trust or belief. The Hebrew word amen is called Emunah.
This one Hebrew word - Emunah - is an expression. So it can mean a number of things.
If you use it in different contexts, for example, most of you already know
that I am South African, right? So my first language is Afrikaans.
And we use this word for different things. For example, the board game was lekker (fun).
The food was lekker (delicious). Wow the fishing day was lekker (epic).
This is lekker news (good). Now when we look at amen it can also
have a variety of meanings. For example:
Yes, I agree. Let it be so.
Praise God. May it happen.
I believe.
Now, the reason why many of us use it at the end of our prayers is because that is the example we
have in scripture. For example:
[Philippians 4:20]
[Romans 11: 36]
[Psalm 106:48]
Now, of course, you don't just have to say amen when you come to the end of your prayer.
You can say it whenever you agree with something.
For example: [Revelation 22:20]
Now, make sure that every time you use the word amen, you don't just say
it with mindless repetition. Just because it's tradition.
Say it with your whole heart and soul, with purpose.
Amen! That's how you have to say amen!
Now, if you have any other questions - biblical questions - spiritual questions - watch these
videos here and you'll probably find the answer. And always remember before you go.
God loves you, and I love you too. Bye.
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