amos
Definition
- Proper noun:
- A Hebrew shepherd and minor prophet: Amos is a figure from the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament, known as a shepherd from Tekoa who became a prophet.
- A book of the Old Testament: Amos is one of the books of the Nevi'im (Prophets) in the Tanakh and the Old Testament, containing the prophecies attributed to the prophet Amos.
Usage Examples
Proper noun (Person): The prophet Amos spoke out against social injustice. Amos was a shepherd before he was called to prophesy.
Proper noun (Book): The Book of Amos is found in the Old Testament. We studied the powerful messages in Amos during the theology class.
Advanced Usage
- "As old as Amos": An informal, humorous phrase suggesting something is very old or outdated.
Variants and Related Words
- Amosian (adj): Pertaining to the prophet Amos or the Book of Amos.
Synonyms
- Prophet (when referring to the person): seer, oracle.
- Book (when referring to the text): scripture, book of prophecy.
Related Phrases
- "Words of Amos": Often used to refer specifically to the prophetic utterances contained in the biblical book.
Noun
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an Old Testament book telling Amos's prophecies
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a Hebrew shepherd and minor prophet
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