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G3375 · Greek · New Testament
μήν
Men
Particle
Surely, certainly — an affirmative particle of strong assurance

Definition

The Greek particle mēn is a strong affirmative particle, related to the oath formula and used to introduce solemn assurances. It appears in Hebrews 6:14 in God's oath to Abraham: 'Mēn blessing I will bless you, and mēn multiplying I will multiply you' — a rendering of the Hebrew oath formula emphasizing absolute certainty. The double use (with the infinitive) conveys the unbreakable nature of the divine promise.

Usage & Theological Significance

In Hebrews 6:13–14, the author shows that God swore by Himself — since there was no one greater by whom to swear — using the particle mēn (surely/certainly). The theological point is the absolute reliability of the divine promise to Abraham and to all his heirs in Christ. When God says 'mēn,' the promise is backed by His own character and cannot fail. This is the foundation of Christian assurance: not our grip on God but God's oath-bound word holding us. Hebrews 6:19 calls this hope 'an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.'

Key Bible Verses

Hebrews 6:14 He said, 'Surely [mēn] I will bless you and surely I will multiply you.'
Hebrews 6:13 When God made his promise to Abraham, since there was no one greater for him to swear by, he swore by himself.
Genesis 22:17 I will surely bless you and make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky.
2 Corinthians 1:20 For no matter how many promises God has made, they are 'Yes' in Christ. And so through him the 'Amen' is spoken by us to the glory of God.
Hebrews 6:19 We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.

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