King James Version
2 Kings 17:40 in the King James Version says “Howbeit they did not hearken, but they did after their former manner.” — study this verse from 2 Kings chapter 17 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Howbeit they did not hearken, but they did after their former manner.”
2 Kings 17:40 · KJV
And the covenant that I have made with you ye shall not forget; neither shall ye fear other gods.
But the LORD your God ye shall fear; and he shall deliver you out of the hand of all your enemies.
Howbeit they did not hearken, but they did after their former manner.
So these nations feared the LORD, and served their graven images, both their children, and their children's children: as did their fathers, so do they unto this day.
KJV Study — Public Domain
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
“Howbeit they did not hearken”
H8085to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not
“manner”
H4941properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, ind
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