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Amoz=Amos?
Amoz is mentioned in the bible as the name of the father of the prophet Isaiah. Is it just a variant of Amos?
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No, they come from different root words.
Strong's Hebrew Dictionary:531. Amoz (aw-MOHTS)
from 553; strong; Amots, an Israelite:--Amoz. (See 553)553. amats (aw-MATS)
a primitive root; to be alert, physically (on foot) or mentally (in courage):--confirm, be courageous (of good courage, stedfastly minded, strong, stronger), establish, fortify, harden, increase, prevail, strengthen (self), make strong (obstinate, speed).5986. Amos (aw-MOCE)
from 6006; burdensome; Amos, an Israelite prophet:--Amos. (See 6006)6006. amac (aw-MAS)
or mamas {aw-MAS}; a primitive root; to load, i.e. impose a burden (or figuratively, infliction):--be borne, (heavy) burden (self), lade, load, put.
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Thank you!Very interesting!
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