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Biblical Name · Hebrew Origin
Amos Meaning in the Bible
Amos
boy
Amos means "Carried by God; Burden-bearer", a boy's name of Hebrew origin. Amos appears in the King James Bible, and Amos 5:24 is the passage most often tied to it. Amos teaches that God carries His people and calls them to carry His message of justice to the world.
Is Amos in the Bible?
Yes — Amos appears in the King James Bible; the passages below give the context.
Pronunciation:/AY-mos/
OriginHebrew
MeaningCarried by God; Burden-bearer
What does Amos mean?
Amos is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "Carried by God; Burden-bearer". Amos was a shepherd and fig farmer whom God called to be a prophet. His bold messages confronted social injustice and religious hypocrisy, making him one of Scripture's most powerful voices for the oppressed.
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What does Amos mean in the Bible?
Amos means "Carried by God; Burden-bearer" and is a name of Hebrew origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Amos was a shepherd and fig farmer whom God called to be a prophet. His bold messages confronted social injustice and religious hypocrisy, making him one of Scripture's most powerful voices for the oppressed. His humble origins show that God uses ordinary people for extraordinary purposes.
Where does Amos appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Amos is connected to 1 key passage in the King James Bible, beginning with Amos 5:24. Each verse is quoted in full below.
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Which books of the Bible mention Amos?
Amos is mentioned across 1 book of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Amos?
Amos teaches that God carries His people and calls them to carry His message of justice to the world.
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Amos name meaning: frequently asked questions
Yes — Amos appears in the King James Bible; the passages below give the context.
Amos means "Carried by God; Burden-bearer." It is a Hebrew name. The King James Bible uses it, so the meaning is carried by a real person in Scripture.
Hebrew. Amos comes into English from Hebrew and carries the sense "Carried by God; Burden-bearer." It appears in the King James Bible.
Common questions about the name Amos
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Amos?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Amos?
You can read every verse where Amos appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.