Strong's Lexicon epakroaomai: To listen intently, to heed, to pay close attention Original Word: ἐπακροάομαι Word Origin: From the preposition ἐπί (epi, meaning "upon" or "over") and the verb ἀκροάομαι (akroaomai, meaning "to listen" or "to hear"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἐπακροάομαι, the concept of attentive listening is captured in Hebrew by the verb שָׁמַע (shama, Strong's Hebrew 8085), which means "to hear" or "to listen." Usage: The verb ἐπακροάομαι is used to describe the act of listening with great attention or care. It implies not just hearing words, but actively engaging with and considering what is being said. This term suggests a deeper level of listening that involves understanding and responding appropriately. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, listening was considered an important skill, especially in the context of oral traditions and teachings. Philosophers and teachers often emphasized the importance of listening as a means of gaining wisdom and knowledge. In the Jewish tradition, listening to God's word was central to religious life, as seen in the Shema (Deuteronomy 6:4), which begins with the command to "hear." NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom epi and the same as akroatérion Definition to listen attentively NASB Translation listening (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1874: ἐπακροάομαιἐπακροάομαι, ἐπακρωμαι: 3 person plural imperfect ἐπηκροῶντο; to listen to: with the genitive of a person Acts 16:25. (Comicus Plato in Bekker anecd., p. 360; Lucian, Icarom. 1; Test. xii. Patr., p. 710, test. Jos. § 8.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance listen intently toFrom epi and the base of akroates; to listen (intently) to -- hear. see GREEK epi see GREEK akroates Forms and Transliterations επακρόασις επάλξεις επηκροωντο επηκροώντο ἐπηκροῶντο epekroonto epekroônto epēkroōnto epēkroō̂ntoLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 16:25 V-IIM/P-3PGRK: τὸν θεόν ἐπηκροῶντο δὲ αὐτῶν NAS: and the prisoners were listening to them; KJV: and the prisoners heard them. INT: God listened to moreover them |
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