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What the Bible Says About Amen

Overview

The Bible addresses amen across 15 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Deuteronomy. Closely related themes include Curse, Reward, Worship and Responsive Religious Service.

Key Bible verses about amen

Old Testament

Deuteronomy

Deuteronomy 27:12

These shall stand upon mount Gerizim to bless the people, when ye are come over Jordan; Simeon, and Levi, and Judah, and Issachar, and Joseph, and Benjamin:

Deuteronomy 27:13

And these shall stand upon mount Ebal to curse; Reuben, Gad, and Asher, and Zebulun, Dan, and Naphtali. to curse: Heb. for a cursing

Deuteronomy 27:14

And the Levites shall speak, and say unto all the men of Israel with a loud voice,

Deuteronomy 27:15

Cursed be the man that maketh any graven or molten image, an abomination unto the LORD, the work of the hands of the craftsman, and putteth it in a secret place. And all the people shall answer and say, Amen.

Deuteronomy 27:16

Cursed be he that setteth light by his father or his mother. And all the people shall say, Amen.

Deuteronomy 27:17

Cursed be he that removeth his neighbour's landmark. And all the people shall say, Amen.

Deuteronomy 27:18

Cursed be he that maketh the blind to wander out of the way. And all the people shall say, Amen.

Deuteronomy 27:19

Cursed be he that perverteth the judgment of the stranger, fatherless, and widow. And all the people shall say, Amen.

Deuteronomy 27:20

Cursed be he that lieth with his father's wife; because he uncovereth his father's skirt. And all the people shall say, Amen.

Deuteronomy 27:21

Cursed be he that lieth with any manner of beast. And all the people shall say, Amen.

Deuteronomy 27:22

Cursed be he that lieth with his sister, the daughter of his father, or the daughter of his mother. And all the people shall say, Amen.

Deuteronomy 27:23

Cursed be he that lieth with his mother in law. And all the people shall say, Amen.

Deuteronomy 27:24

Cursed be he that smiteth his neighbour secretly. And all the people shall say, Amen.

Deuteronomy 27:25

Cursed be he that taketh reward to slay an innocent person. And all the people shall say, Amen.

Deuteronomy 27:26

Cursed be he that confirmeth not all the words of this law to do them. And all the people shall say, Amen.

In the Bible dictionary

Studying amen for yourself

  • Begin with Deuteronomy 27:12, then read the passages below in canonical order.
  • Widen the study to related themes: Curse, Reward, Worship and Responsive Religious Service.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Bible say about amen?

The Bible addresses amen across 15 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Deuteronomy. Closely related themes include Curse, Reward, Worship and Responsive Religious Service.

How many Bible verses are about amen?

The Bible references amen in 15 verses (King James Version).

Where does the Bible first mention amen?

In canonical order, the first of these passages is Deuteronomy 27:12: “These shall stand upon mount Gerizim to bless the people, when ye are come over Jordan; Simeon, and Levi, and Judah, and Issachar, and Joseph, and Benjamin:”

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