A·mos 1 (  m s) A Hebrew prophet of the eighth century b.c. He was the earliest prophet to have a book of the Bible named for him. [Hebrew ' môs; see  ms in Semitic roots.] |
| A·mos 2 (ms) n. Abbr. Am See Table at Bible. [After Amos.] |
Amos [ˈeɪmɒs]
n Old Testament
1. (Christian Religious Writings / Bible) a Hebrew prophet of the 8th century bc
2. (Christian Religious Writings / Bible) the book containing his oracles
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| Noun | 1. |  Amos - a Hebrew shepherd and minor prophet |
| 2. |  Amos - an Old Testament book telling Amos's propheciesOld Testament - the collection of books comprising the sacred scripture of the Hebrews and recording their history as the chosen people; the first half of the Christian Bible |
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