Why do some people say "amen" twice? [Spirituality & Religion]

At the end of a prayer, they'll say, "Amen... and amen."

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SW-User

It's merely an emphasis on the undeniable truth of a statement to follow, or following a statement. Some say Jesus used it at the beginning of his sentences, and often twice for emphasis.