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Amos

Amos in the Bible — the prophet, from among the sheepherders of Tekoa (AMO 1:1). Referenced in 1 scripture passage.

Name meaning: loading; weighty

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Gender
male
Scripture References
1 reference
Known Names
1 name

Names & Labels (1)

Amosproper name
Hebrew
עָמוֹס
Transliteration
amos
Meaning
burden bearer
Greek
Αμως
Reference
AMO 1:1
Strong's
H5986

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Amos in the Bible?

Amos is described in the Bible as the prophet, from among the sheepherders of Tekoa (AMO 1:1).

What does the name Amos mean?

The name Amos means “loading; weighty” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.

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