Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “עָמוֹס”
Understanding ʻÂmôwç reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
Amos. - § Amos = "burden" - Amos, an Israelite prophet 1) a prophet of the Lord who prophesied in the northern kingdom; ...
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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
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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.” Word: עָמוֹס (ʻÂmôwç) |