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Meaning: |
Encumbered; burdened |
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Pronunciation: |
(AY mos); (AH mohs) [Guide] |
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Miscellaneous Info for Amos |
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Amos was minor prophet who condemned idol worship and pagan ritual and spurned spiritual reform in Isreal. An evil priest, Amaziah, accused him of treason to Jeraboam II due to his unwelcome message. Amos was a contemporary of Isaiah, Micah and Hosea.
Amos is also widely found as a surname, although it began as a personal name. |
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Popularity Rank of Amos | US top 1000 names since 1880 |
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