The meaning of “אָמוֹץ”
Understanding ʼÂmôwts reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Amoz. - § Amoz = "strong" - Amots, an Israelite 1) father of Isaiah
אָמוֹץ
Amoz. - § Amoz = "strong" - Amots, an Israelite 1) father of Isaiah
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Kings 19:20 | “Then Isaiah the son of Amoz sent to Hezekiah, saying, Thus saith the Lord God of Israel, That which thou hast prayed to me against Sennacherib king of Assyria I have heard.” Word: אָמוֹץ (ʼÂmôwts) | |
| 2 Chronicles 32:20 | “And for this cause Hezekiah the king, and the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz, prayed and cried to heaven.” Word: אָמוֹץ (ʼÂmôwts) | |
| Isaiah 20:2 | “At the same time spake the Lord by Isaiah the son of Amoz, saying, Go and loose the sackcloth from off thy loins, and put off thy shoe from thy foot. And he did so, walking naked and barefoot.” Word: אָמוֹץ (ʼÂmôwts) |
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