301. Amós

Lexicon

Amós: Amos

Original Word: Ἀμώς
Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Indeclinable
Transliteration: Amós
Pronunciation: ah-MOCE
Phonetic Spelling: (am-oce')
Definition: Amos
Meaning: Amos, son of Manasseh and father of Josiah, an ancestor of Jesus.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Amos.

Of Hebrew origin ('Amowts); Amos, an Israelite -- Amos.

see HEBREW 'Amowts

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of Hebrew origin Amots
Definition
Amos, an Isr. ancestor of Christ
NASB Translation
Amos (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 301: Ἀμώς

Ἀμώς, ὁ, Amos (אָמוץ strong), indeclinable proper name of one of Christ's ancestors: (Matthew 1:10 L T Tr WH); Luke 3:25.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew אָמוֹס (Amos), which means "burden" or "burden-bearer."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Hebrew 5986: אָמוֹס (Amos) • The Hebrew origin of the name, meaning "burden" or "burden-bearer," reflecting the prophet's role in delivering God's message to Israel.

Usage: The name Ἀμώς appears in the New Testament in the genealogy of Jesus Christ, specifically in the Gospel of Luke.

Context: Amos, a significant figure in the Old Testament, is recognized as one of the twelve minor prophets. His prophetic ministry is documented in the Book of Amos, which is part of the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament. Amos was a shepherd and a dresser of sycamore-fig trees from Tekoa, a small town in Judah. Despite his humble origins, he was called by God to prophesy to the Northern Kingdom of Israel during the reign of Jeroboam II (circa 8th century BC).

The Book of Amos is notable for its strong messages of social justice, divine judgment, and the call for true worship. Amos condemned the moral decay, idolatry, and social injustices prevalent in Israel, emphasizing that true worship of God must be accompanied by righteousness and justice. His prophecies warned of impending judgment and exile due to the nation's unfaithfulness, yet he also offered hope for restoration and redemption.

In the New Testament, Amos is mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus Christ in the Gospel of Luke (Luke 3:25), highlighting his place in the lineage of the Messiah. This reference underscores the continuity of God's redemptive plan through history, from the prophets of the Old Testament to the coming of Jesus Christ.

Forms and Transliterations

Αμως Ἀμώς Ἀμὼς Amos Amōs Amṓs Amṑs

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 1:10 N
GRK: ἐγέννησεν τὸν Ἀμώς Ἀμὼς δὲ
INT: was father of Amos Amos moreover

Matthew 1:10 N
GRK: τὸν Ἀμώς Ἀμὼς δὲ ἐγέννησεν
INT: Amos Amos moreover was father of

Luke 3:25 N
GRK: Ματταθίου τοῦ Ἀμώς τοῦ Ναούμ
NAS: the son of Mattathias, the son of Amos, the son of Nahum,
KJV: Which was [the son] of Mattathias, which was [the son] of Amos, which was [the son] of Naum,
INT: of Mattathias of Amos of Nahum

Strong's Greek 301
3 Occurrences

Ἀμώς — 3 Occ.