American Sign Language:  "amen"

 

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There are three main versions for the sign Amen.  All three are widely used.

AMEN "crucify" version:  Non-dominant flat-hand, palm faces up and it is held stationary; dominant A-hand, little-finger side is pressed down on non-dominant palm, one time. Some people feel that this sign is based on the "crucify" sign and has roots in the concept of "and in Him crucified." 

AMEN "pray" version: Flat-hands pressed together in front of the chest with fingers pointing up. Can be modified to mean "pray" by doing a small rotational movement after the hands come together.

AMEN "worship" version: Non-dominant S-hand (palm faces dominant side of the body); dominant cupped hand rests on top of non-dominant hand. Can be modified to mean "worship" by doing a small rotational movement after the hands come together. [Note: I personally do this version as my sign for "amen" and I tend to reverse the top and bottom hand positions. Also one of my friends commented that she has seen this version done with the bottom hand in an "A" handshape. - Dr. Bill.]

 

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AMEN  (cupped hand version). Can be modified to mean "worship" by doing a small rotational movement after the hands come together.

 

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