238. azan

Lexicon

azan: To hear, to listen, to give ear

Original Word: אָזַן
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: azan
Pronunciation: ah-zan
Phonetic Spelling: (aw-zan')
Definition: To hear, to listen, to give ear
Meaning: to broaden out the ear, to listen

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

give perceive by the ear, hearken

A primitive root; probably to expand; but used only as a denominative from 'ozen; to broaden out the ear (with the hand), i.e. (by implication) to listen -- give (perceive by the) ear, hear(-ken). See 'azan.

see HEBREW 'ozen

see HEBREW 'azan

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
a denominative verb from the same as ozen
Definition
to give ear, listen
NASB Translation
give ear (24), give heed (2), hear (3), listen (8), listened (1), listening (1), pays attention (1), perceived by ear (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

I. [אָזַן]₄₂ verb denominative Hiph`il give ear, listen, hear, almost wholly poet. — Perfect הֶאֱזִין Deuteronomy 1:45; וְהַאֲזִין consecutive Psalm 77:2 (see De Kö^{1, p. 390}); וְהַאֲזַנְתָּ֫ Exodus 15:26; הֶאֱזִינוּ Isaiah 64:3 +; Imperfect יַאֲזִין Job 9:16 +; אָזִין (for אַאֲזִין) Job 32:11, etc.; Imperative masculine singular הַאֲזִ֫ינָה Numbers 23:18 +; feminine singular הַאֲזִ֫יּנִי Isaiah 1:2; feminine plural הַאֲזֵ֫נָּה Genesis 4:23; Isaiah 32:9, etc.; Participle מֵזִין (for מַאֲזִין see Kö^{1, 391}) Proverbs 17:4; —

1 hear, perceive by the ear, absolute Isaiah 64:3 ("" שׁמע) Psalm 135:17; give ear, listen, absolute (of mountains personified) Deuteronomy 32:1, compare Isaiah 1:2 (of earth, personified); of men Judges 5:3; Psalm 49:2; Isaiah 28:23; Joel 1:2 (all "" שׁמע) Hosea 5:1 ("" שׁמע, הִקְשִׁיב) Isaiah 8:9; followed by accusative of thing Genesis 4:23; Job 33:1; Isaiah 1:10; Isaiah 32:9 (all "" שׁמע) Isaiah 42:23 ("" שׁמע, הקשׂיב); Job 37:14 ("" הִתְבּוֺנֵן); Psalm 78:1 followed byעל (of thing) Proverbs 17:4 ("" הִקְשִׁיב); followed by עַד (of thing) Job 32:11 ("" הוֺחַלְתִּי); hearken to, = be obedient to, absolute Jeremiah 13:15 ("" שׁמע) 2 Chronicles 24:19; Nehemiah 9:30; with accusative of thing Job 9:16; לְ (of thing) Job 34:16 ("" שׁמע) Exodus 15:26; followed by לְ person Job 34:2 ("" שׁמע); followed by עָדַי person Numbers 23:18; followed by אֶלֿ person Isaiah 51:4.

2 of God, listening (with favour) to prayer, etc., absolute Psalm 80:2; Psalm 84:9 ("" שׁמע), followed by אֶלֿ person Psalm 77:2; Deuteronomy 1:45 ("" שׁטע); with accusative of thing Psalm 5:2 ("" בִּין) Psalm 17:1 ("" שׁמע, הקשׁיב), Psalm 55:2 ("" הקשׁיב Psalm 55:3) Psalm 86:6 ("" id.), Psalm 140:7; Psalm 141:1; followed by אֶלֿ (of thing) Psalm 39:13; Psalm 143:1 (both "" שׁמע); followed by לְ (of thing) Psalm 54:4 ("" שׁמע).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G191 (ἀκούω, akouo): To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing
• G1522 (εἰσακούω, eisakouo): To listen to, to hear favorably
• G1801 (ἐνωτίζομαι, enotizomai): To give ear, to hearken
• G1873 (ἐπακούω, epakouo): To hear, to listen attentively
• G4337 (προσέχω, prosecho): To pay attention to, to give heed
• G5219 (ὑπακούω, hupakouo): To obey, to listen attentively and respond

These Greek terms reflect similar nuances of listening and responding, emphasizing the importance of attentiveness and obedience in the context of faith and discipleship.

Usage: The verb אָזַן (azan) is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote the act of listening or giving ear, often implying attentiveness and obedience. It is a call to heed or pay attention to what is being communicated, whether by God, prophets, or others in authority.

Context: The Hebrew verb אָזַן (azan) is a primitive root that conveys the action of listening with intent and understanding. It is often used in contexts where the listener is expected to respond or act upon what is heard. This term is frequently found in poetic and prophetic literature, emphasizing the importance of heeding divine instruction or wisdom.

In the Old Testament, the act of listening is not merely passive but involves an active engagement with the message. For instance, in the Psalms and Proverbs, listening is associated with wisdom and the fear of the Lord. The call to "give ear" is a summons to align one's actions with God's will, reflecting a heart that is open and receptive to divine guidance.

The verb appears in various forms throughout the Hebrew Scriptures, often in imperative or jussive moods, urging the audience to pay close attention. It underscores the relational aspect of communication between God and His people, where listening is a vital component of covenantal faithfulness.

Examples of its usage can be found in passages where the prophets call the people to repentance, urging them to listen to God's warnings and promises. The act of listening is portrayed as a moral and spiritual duty, integral to the life of faith.

Forms and Transliterations

אָ֭זִין אזין הֶאֱזִ֑ינוּ הֶאֱזִ֖ין הֶאֱזִֽינוּ׃ הַ֝אֲזִ֗ינָה הַ֝אֲזִ֗ינוּ הַאְזֵ֖נָּה הַאֲזִ֑ינוּ הַאֲזִ֔ינוּ הַאֲזִ֖ינוּ הַאֲזִ֗ינָה הַאֲזִ֛ינוּ הַאֲזִ֣ינָה הַאֲזִ֥ינָה הַאֲזִ֥ינָה ׀ הַאֲזִ֥ינוּ הַאֲזִ֨ינָה הַאֲזִֽינָה׃ הַאֲזִינָה֮ האזין האזינה האזינה׃ האזינו האזינו׃ האזנה וְאִזֵּ֣ן וְהַֽאֲזִ֔ינוּ וְהַֽאֲזַנְתָּ֙ וְהַאֲזִ֖ינוּ וְהַאֲזִ֣ינִי וְהַאֲזִ֥ין ואזן והאזין והאזינו והאזיני והאזנת יַאֲזִ֑ינוּ יַאֲזִ֣ין יַאֲזִ֥ין יאזין יאזינו מֵ֝זִין מזין ’ā·zîn ’āzîn Azin ha’·zên·nāh ha’ăzînāh ha’ăzînū ha’zênnāh ha·’ă·zî·nāh ha·’ă·zî·nū haaZinah haaZinu haZennah he’ĕzîn he’ĕzînū he·’ĕ·zî·nū he·’ĕ·zîn heeZin heeZinu mê·zîn Mezin mêzîn vehaazanTa vehaaZin vehaaZini vehaaZinu veizZen wə’izzên wə·’iz·zên wə·ha·’ă·zan·tā wə·ha·’ă·zî·nî wə·ha·’ă·zî·nū wə·ha·’ă·zîn wəha’ăzantā wəha’ăzîn wəha’ăzînî wəha’ăzînū ya’ăzîn ya’ăzînū ya·’ă·zî·nū ya·’ă·zîn yaaZin yaaZinu

Englishman's Concordance

Genesis 4:23
HEB: נְשֵׁ֣י לֶ֔מֶךְ הַאְזֵ֖נָּה אִמְרָתִ֑י כִּ֣י
NAS: of Lamech, Give heed to my speech,
KJV: of Lamech, hearken unto my speech:
INT: wives of Lamech Give to my speech for

Exodus 15:26
HEB: בְּעֵינָיו֙ תַּעֲשֶׂ֔ה וְהַֽאֲזַנְתָּ֙ לְמִצְוֹתָ֔יו וְשָׁמַרְתָּ֖
NAS: in His sight, and give ear to His commandments,
KJV: in his sight, and wilt give ear to his commandments,
INT: his sight and do and give to his commandments and keep

Numbers 23:18
HEB: בָּלָק֙ וּֽשֲׁמָ֔ע הַאֲזִ֥ינָה עָדַ֖י בְּנ֥וֹ
NAS: and hear; Give ear to me, O son
KJV: and hear; hearken unto me, thou son
INT: Balak and hear Give against son

Deuteronomy 1:45
HEB: בְּקֹ֣לְכֶ֔ם וְלֹ֥א הֶאֱזִ֖ין אֲלֵיכֶֽם׃
NAS: to your voice nor give ear to you.
KJV: to your voice, nor give ear unto you.
INT: to your voice nor give about

Deuteronomy 32:1
HEB: הַאֲזִ֥ינוּ הַשָּׁמַ֖יִם וַאֲדַבֵּ֑רָה
NAS: Give ear, O heavens,
KJV: Give ear, O ye heavens,
INT: Give heavens speak

Judges 5:3
HEB: שִׁמְע֣וּ מְלָכִ֔ים הַאֲזִ֖ינוּ רֹֽזְנִ֑ים אָֽנֹכִ֗י
NAS: O kings; give ear, O rulers!
KJV: O ye kings; give ear, O ye princes;
INT: Hear kings give rulers I

2 Chronicles 24:19
HEB: בָ֖ם וְלֹ֥א הֶאֱזִֽינוּ׃ ס
NAS: though they testified against them, they would not listen.
KJV: and they testified against them: but they would not give ear.
INT: testified not listen

Nehemiah 9:30
HEB: נְבִיאֶ֖יךָ וְלֹ֣א הֶאֱזִ֑ינוּ וַֽתִּתְּנֵ֔ם בְּיַ֖ד
NAS: Your prophets, Yet they would not give ear. Therefore You gave
KJV: thy prophets: yet would they not give ear: therefore gavest
INT: your prophets not give gave the hand

Job 9:16
HEB: אַ֝אֲמִ֗ין כִּֽי־ יַאֲזִ֥ין קוֹלִֽי׃
NAS: me, I could not believe that He was listening to my voice.
KJV: me; [yet] would I not believe that he had hearkened unto my voice.
INT: believe for was listening to my voice

Job 32:11
HEB: הוֹחַ֨לְתִּי לְֽדִבְרֵיכֶ֗ם אָ֭זִין עַד־ תְּב֥וּנֹֽתֵיכֶ֑ם
NAS: for your words, I listened to your reasonings,
KJV: for your words; I gave ear to your reasons,
INT: waited your words listened While to your reasonings

Job 33:1
HEB: וְֽכָל־ דְּבָרַ֥י הַאֲזִֽינָה׃
NAS: my speech, And listen to all
KJV: my speeches, and hearken to all my words.
INT: to all my words and listen

Job 34:2
HEB: מִלָּ֑י וְ֝יֹדְעִ֗ים הַאֲזִ֥ינוּ לִֽי׃
NAS: you wise men, And listen to me, you who know.
KJV: O ye wise [men]; and give ear unto me, ye that have knowledge.
INT: my words know and listen

Job 34:16
HEB: שִׁמְעָה־ זֹּ֑את הַ֝אֲזִ֗ינָה לְק֣וֹל מִלָּֽי׃
NAS: this; Listen to the sound
KJV: hear this: hearken to the voice
INT: hear likewise Listen to the sound of my words

Job 37:14
HEB: הַאֲזִ֣ינָה זֹּ֣את אִיּ֑וֹב
NAS: Listen to this, O Job,
KJV: Hearken unto this, O Job: stand still,
INT: Listen O Job

Psalm 5:1
HEB: לְדָוִֽד׃ אֲמָרַ֖י הַאֲזִ֥ינָה ׀ יְהוָ֗ה בִּ֣ינָה
NAS: For the choir director; for flute accompaniment. A Psalm of David. Give ear to my words,
KJV: Give ear to my words, O LORD,
INT: of David to my words Give LORD Consider

Psalm 17:1
HEB: הַקְשִׁ֥יבָה רִנָּתִ֗י הַאֲזִ֥ינָה תְפִלָּתִ֑י בְּ֝לֹ֗א
NAS: to my cry; Give ear to my prayer,
KJV: unto my cry, give ear unto my prayer,
INT: give to my cry Give to my prayer not

Psalm 39:12
HEB: יְהוָ֡ה וְשַׁוְעָתִ֨י ׀ הַאֲזִינָה֮ אֶֽל־ דִּמְעָתִ֗י
NAS: O LORD, and give ear to my cry;
KJV: O LORD, and give ear unto my cry;
INT: LORD to my cry and give at my tears

Psalm 49:1
HEB: כָּל־ הָֽעַמִּ֑ים הַ֝אֲזִ֗ינוּ כָּל־ יֹ֥שְׁבֵי
NAS: all peoples; Give ear, all inhabitants
KJV: this, all [ye] people; give ear, all [ye] inhabitants
INT: all peoples Give all inhabitants

Psalm 54:2
HEB: שְׁמַ֣ע תְּפִלָּתִ֑י הַ֝אֲזִ֗ינָה לְאִמְרֵי־ פִֽי׃
NAS: O God; Give ear to the words
KJV: O God; give ear to the words
INT: Hear my prayer Give to the words of my mouth

Psalm 55:1
HEB: מַשְׂכִּ֥יל לְדָוִֽד׃ הַאֲזִ֣ינָה אֱ֭לֹהִים תְּפִלָּתִ֑י
NAS: For the choir director; on stringed instruments. A Maskil of David. Give ear to my prayer,
KJV: Give ear to my prayer, O God;
INT: Maschil David Give God to my prayer

Psalm 77:1
HEB: אֶל־ אֱ֝לֹהִ֗ים וְהַאֲזִ֥ין אֵלָֽי׃
NAS: [rises] to God, and He will hear me.
KJV: with my voice; and he gave ear unto me.
INT: to God will hear in

Psalm 78:1
HEB: מַשְׂכִּ֗יל לְאָ֫סָ֥ף הַאֲזִ֣ינָה עַ֭מִּי תּוֹרָתִ֑י
NAS: A Maskil of Asaph. Listen, O my people,
KJV: Give ear, O my people, [to] my law:
INT: <Listen my people to my instruction

Psalm 80:1
HEB: רֹ֘עֵ֤ה יִשְׂרָאֵ֨ל ׀ הַאֲזִ֗ינָה נֹהֵ֣ג כַּצֹּ֣אן
NAS: For the choir director; [set to] El Shoshannim; Eduth. A Psalm of Asaph. Oh, give ear, Shepherd
KJV: Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel,
INT: Shepherd of Israel give lead A flock

Psalm 84:8
HEB: שִׁמְעָ֣ה תְפִלָּתִ֑י הַאֲזִ֨ינָה אֱלֹהֵ֖י יַעֲקֹ֣ב
NAS: my prayer; Give ear, O God
KJV: my prayer: give ear, O God
INT: hear my prayer Give God of Jacob

Psalm 86:6
HEB: הַאֲזִ֣ינָה יְ֭הוָה תְּפִלָּתִ֑י
NAS: Give ear, O LORD, to my prayer;
KJV: Give ear, O LORD, unto my prayer;
INT: Give LORD to my prayer

42 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 238
42 Occurrences

’ā·zîn — 1 Occ.
ha·’ă·zî·nāh — 16 Occ.
ha·’ă·zî·nū — 8 Occ.
ha’·zên·nāh — 2 Occ.
he·’ĕ·zîn — 1 Occ.
he·’ĕ·zî·nū — 3 Occ.
mê·zîn — 1 Occ.
wə·ha·’ă·zan·tā — 1 Occ.
wə·ha·’ă·zîn — 1 Occ.
wə·ha·’ă·zî·nî — 1 Occ.
wə·ha·’ă·zî·nū — 3 Occ.
wə·’iz·zên — 1 Occ.
ya·’ă·zîn — 2 Occ.
ya·’ă·zî·nū — 1 Occ.