Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A book of the Old Testament: "Book of Amos" is one of the books of the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament. It is a prophetic book attributed to the prophet Amos.

Usage

• The term "Book of Amos" is used to refer specifically to this biblical text. It is typically preceded by the definite article "the" when referring to its content.
• It is classified among the twelve Minor Prophets in the Bible.

Examples

• As a proper noun (title):
  • The Book of Amos contains powerful messages about social justice.
  • We studied the Book of Amos in our theology class.
  • A key theme in the Book of Amos is divine judgment.

Advanced Usage

• "The prophecy of Amos": This is a synonymous phrase sometimes used to refer to the content of the book.
  • The prophecy of Amos warns against economic exploitation.

Variants and Related Words

• Amos: The name of the prophet to whom the book is attributed. This can refer to the person or, by extension, the book itself.
  • The words of Amos are recorded in the book bearing his name.
• Minor Prophets: The collective name for the twelve shorter prophetic books in the Old Testament, which includes Amos.
  • Hosea, Joel, and Amos are part of the Minor Prophets.

Synonyms

• Amos: (when used to refer to the book itself)
• The Prophecy of Amos:

Noun

1. an Old Testament book telling Amos's prophecies