אָזַן

a.zanVerbH0238

to listen

From: a primitive root; probably to expand; but used only as a denominative from H241 (אֹזֶן);

Short Definition

to broaden out the ear (with the hand), i.e. (by implication) to listen

Full Lexicon Entry

  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)

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology H:V

DescriptionHebrew Verb

Occurrences

31 times

Appears 31 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Isaiah
7
Job
6
Psalms
6
Deuteronomy
2
2 Chronicles
1

Key Passages

  • 2 Chronicles 24:19
  • Isaiah 1:2
  • Isaiah 8:9
  • Job 34:16
  • Proverbs 17:4

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