Word Study

The meaning of עָמוֹס

Understanding ʻÂmôwç reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

H5986
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

עָמוֹס

Phoneticaw-moce'
TransliterationʻÂmôwç
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Amos. - § Amos = "burden" - Amos, an Israelite prophet 1) a prophet of the Lord who prophesied in the northern kingdom; native of Tekoa in Judah near Bethlehem and a shepherd by trade; author of the prophetic book by his name

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

7 total references
ReferenceText
Amos 7:11

For thus Amos saith, Jeroboam shall die by the sword, and Israel shall surely be led away captive out of their own land.

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
7x
Most Frequent Book
Amos
Book Distribution
Amos7

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'עָמוֹס' deepen your understanding of Amos 7:11?