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Amoz

Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:

(strong). Father of Isaiah (Isa. 1:1¹The vision of Isaiah the son of Amoz, which he saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah. (Isaiah 1:1); 2 Kings 19:2²And he sent Eliakim, which was over the household, and Shebna the scribe, and the elders of the priests, covered with sackcloth, to Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz. (2 Kings 19:2)).

Concise Bible Dictionary:

Father of the prophet Isaiah (2 Kings 19:2²And he sent Eliakim, which was over the household, and Shebna the scribe, and the elders of the priests, covered with sackcloth, to Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz. (2 Kings 19:2); Isa. 1:1¹The vision of Isaiah the son of Amoz, which he saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah. (Isaiah 1:1)). Perhaps the same as the prophet Amos.

Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:

Number:

531 (find all occurrences in KJV Bible)

Transliteration:

’Amowts

Phonic:

aw-mohts’

Meaning:

from 553; strong; Amots, an Israelite

KJV Usage:

Amoz

Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:

to be strong, courageous

Potts’ Bible Proper Names:

Vigorous; robust; strong:―an Israelite, 2 Kings 19:2. {Robustus}