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incontável · nome próprio

A proper noun referring to a Hebrew shepherd and minor prophet from the Old Testament, as well as the biblical book that contains his prophecies.

• 🇵🇹Nome próprio que se refere ao pastor hebreu e profeta menor do Antigo Testamento, bem como ao livro bíblico que contém suas profecias.

1. Biblical Prophet C1 formal

   A Hebrew shepherd and minor prophet from the 8th century BCE, known for his prophecies of judgment and social justice.

   • Amos was called by God to prophesy to the northern kingdom of Israel.
   • The prophet Amos condemned the wealthy for oppressing the poor.
   • Amos's message emphasized justice and righteousness.

   🇵🇹Profeta bíblico

2. Book of the Bible C1 formal

   The third book of the twelve minor prophets in the Old Testament, containing the prophecies of Amos.

   • The Book of Amos is known for its powerful call for social justice.
   • Scholars study the Book of Amos to understand ancient Israelite society.
   • Amos 5:24 famously says, 'Let justice roll on like a river.'

   🇵🇹Livro de Amós

• amoses plural form
• amoses' possessive plural form
• amos's possessive singular form