The phrase "" (often translated as "de cierto, de cierto" in the Spanish Reina Valera 1960 ) is a powerful signature of Jesus' teaching style. While most people use "amen" to end a prayer, Jesus used it at the beginning of a statement to emphasize its absolute truth and authority. 1. Translation: From "Amen" to "De Cierto"
Now, look at the Greek New Testament. Jesus uses a unique formula: Amēn, legō hymin —"Truly, I say to you." In John’s Gospel, he doubles it: Amēn amēn . The RV1960 translators saw this. Where the King James Version says, "Verily, verily," the Reina Valera says, —but at the end of a letter, they flipped the script. Instead of "Verily," they gave us the raw Hebrew-Greek fusion: Amén. Amén. reina valera 1960 amen amen
: This explains the necessity of Jesus’ death (and the believer’s self-denial) for spiritual growth. 3. How to Use "Amen" in Study & Prayer The phrase "" (often translated as "de cierto,
: This highlights the immediate transition from "death to life" for the believer. Translation: From "Amen" to "De Cierto" Now, look
The Reina Valera 1960 (RVR1960) is the "Gold Standard" of Spanish Bibles, akin to the King James Version (KJV) in the English-speaking world. It is the most widely read and accepted translation among Spanish-speaking Protestants, Evangelicals, and Pentecostals.
This specific phrasing is found exclusively in the . Here are the most critical verses to study:
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