Bible Dictionary
Amoz
Amoz was the father of Isaiah the prophet. Scripture records little about his personal history beyond his family relationship to Isaiah.
Definition
Amoz, whose name means “strong,” was the father of Isaiah the prophet. Scripture records little about his personal history beyond this family relationship. Some have supposed that he was the “man of God” mentioned in the account of Amaziah, but this identification is not certain.
Biblical Usage
Amoz is named in the introductions to Isaiah’s prophecies and in historical references identifying Isaiah as his son.
Historical Background
The supplied material gives no secure account of Amoz’s life or office apart from his relationship to Isaiah.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Strong, the father of the prophet Isaiah (2 Kings 19:2, 20; 20:1; Isa. 1:1; 2:1). As to his personal history little is positively known. He is supposed by some to have been the “man of God” spoken of in 2 Chr. 25:7, 8.
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(strong), father of the prophet Isaiah, and, according to rabbinical tradition, brother of Amaziah king of Judah. (2 Kings 19:2,20; 20:1; Isaiah 1:1) (B.C. before 756.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>a'-moz (amots, "strong"): The father of Isaiah the prophet (2Ki 19:2,20; 20:1; 2Ch 26:22; 32:20,32; Isa 1:1; 2:1; 13:1; 20:2; 37:2,21; 38:1).</p>