Amos

Old Testament shepherd

Amos is a Hebrew name meaning "carried" or "borne by God." In the Bible, Amos was an 8th-century BCE prophet whose book condemns social injustice and empty religious ritual.

The name saw modest use in English-speaking countries, appearing in works like the radio comedy *Amos 'n' Andy*.

Amos was my grandfather's name.

biblical-prophet

shepherd

One who tends flocks

Hosea · Joel · Obadiah · Jonah · Micah · Habakkuk · Zephaniah · Zechariah · Malachi · plumb line

Hebrew-name

Aaron

Old Testament priest

  • IsaacHebrew patriarch name
  • JacobMale given name
  • EthanMale name, Hebrew origin

Noah · Caleb · Levi · Elijah · Joshua · Samuel · Nathan · Simon · Seth · Gideon

Famous-Amos

cookies

Small sweet baked goods

bakery · entrepreneur · snack

Categories
Opposites
biblical role/authority

AmosKing Solomon

Wise Hebrew king

King David · high priest · Pharaoh · monarch · royalty

social status/class

Amosaristocrat

Person of noble birth

nobleman · prince · King Solomon · royal family · urban elite

prophetic message

Amosfalse prophets

Fraudulent religious claimants

religious establishment · Isaiah · Jonah · Hosea

Phrases
Familiarity
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Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G