The meaning of “קָשַׁב”
Understanding qâshab reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
attend, (cause to) hear(-ken), give heed, incline, mark (well), regard. - to prick up the ears, i.e. hearken 1) to hear,...
קָשַׁב
attend, (cause to) hear(-ken), give heed, incline, mark (well), regard. - to prick up the ears, i.e. hearken 1) to hear, be attentive, heed, incline (of ears), attend (of ears), hearken, pay attention, listen 1a) (Qal) incline, attend (of ears), hearken, pay attention, listen 1b) (Hiphil) to pay attention, give attention
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Samuel 15:22 | “And Samuel said, Hath the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams.” Word: קָשַׁב (qâshab) | |
| Nehemiah 9:34 | “Neither have our kings, our princes, our priests, nor our fathers, kept thy law, nor hearkened unto thy commandments and thy testimonies, wherewith thou didst testify against them.” Word: קָשַׁב (qâshab) | |
| Psalms 61:1 | “Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.” Word: קָשַׁב (qâshab) | |
| Song of Solomon 8:13 | “Thou that dwellest in the gardens, the companions hearken to thy voice: cause me to hear it.” Word: קָשַׁב (qâshab) | |
| Jeremiah 8:6 | “I hearkened and heard, but they spake not aright: no man repented him of his wickedness, saying, What have I done? every one turned to his course, as the horse rusheth into the battle.” Word: קָשַׁב (qâshab) |
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