The meaning of “אָזַן”
Understanding ʼâzan reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
give (perceive by the) ear, hear(-ken). See אָזַן. - to broaden out the ear (with the hand), i.e. (by implication) to li...
אָזַן
give (perceive by the) ear, hear(-ken). See אָזַן. - to broaden out the ear (with the hand), i.e. (by implication) to listen 1) to hear, listen 1a) (Hiphil) 1a1) to hear, listen, give ear 1a2) to be obedient, harken 1a3) to hear or listen to prayers (of God)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 4:23 | “And Lamech said unto his wives, Adah and Zillah, Hear my voice; ye wives of Lamech, hearken unto my speech: for I have slain a man to my wounding, and a young man to my hurt.” Word: אָזַן (ʼâzan) | |
| Numbers 23:18 | “And he took up his parable, and said, Rise up, Balak, and hear; hearken unto me, thou son of Zippor:” Word: אָזַן (ʼâzan) | |
| Judges 5:3 | “Hear, O ye kings; give ear, O ye princes; I, even I, will sing unto the Lord; I will sing praise to the Lord God of Israel.” Word: אָזַן (ʼâzan) | |
| Nehemiah 9:30 | “Yet many years didst thou forbear them, and testifiedst against them by thy spirit in thy prophets: yet would they not give ear: therefore gavest thou them into the hand of the people of the lands.” Word: אָזַן (ʼâzan) | |
| Psalms 78:1 | “Give ear, O my people, to my law: incline your ears to the words of my mouth.” Word: אָזַן (ʼâzan) |
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