Catechism of the Catholic Church
Paragraph 1062
In Hebrew, amen comes from the same root as the word "believe." This root expresses solidity, trustworthiness, faithfulness. And so we can understand why "Amen" may express both God's faithfulness towards us and our trust in him. (214)
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- 2 Timothy 2:19·Bible2 Timothy 2:19
Contudo, o sólido fundamento de Deus se mantém firme, porque vem selado com estas palavras: O Senhor conhece os que são seus (Nm 16,5); e: Renuncie à iniquidade todo aquele que …