Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Listen and hear my voice; pay attention and hear what I say. New Living Translation Listen to me; listen, and pay close attention. English Standard Version Give ear, and hear my voice; give attention, and hear my speech. Berean Standard Bible Listen and hear my voice. Pay attention and hear what I say. King James Bible Give ye ear, and hear my voice; hearken, and hear my speech. New King James Version Give ear and hear my voice, Listen and hear my speech. New American Standard Bible Listen and hear my voice, Pay attention and hear my words. NASB 1995 Give ear and hear my voice, Listen and hear my words. NASB 1977 Give ear and hear my voice, Listen and hear my words. Legacy Standard Bible Give ear and hear my voice, Pay attention and hear my words. Amplified Bible Listen and hear my voice; Listen carefully and hear my words. Christian Standard Bible Listen and hear my voice. Pay attention and hear what I say. Holman Christian Standard Bible Listen and hear my voice. Pay attention and hear what I say. American Standard Version Give ye ear, and hear my voice; hearken, and hear my speech. Contemporary English Version Pay close attention to what I am saying. English Revised Version Give ye ear, and hear my voice; hearken, and hear my speech. GOD'S WORD® Translation Open your ears, and listen to me! Pay attention, and hear me! Good News Translation Listen to what I am saying; pay attention to what I am telling you. International Standard Version "Pay attention! Listen to what I have to say; Pay attention, and hear my speech. Majority Standard Bible Listen and hear my voice. Pay attention and hear what I say. NET Bible Pay attention and listen to my message! Be attentive and listen to what I have to say! New Heart English Bible Give ear, and hear my voice. Listen, and hear my speech. Webster's Bible Translation Give ye ear, and hear my voice; hearken, and hear my speech. World English Bible Give ear, and hear my voice! Listen, and hear my speech! Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionGive ear, and hear my voice, "" Attend, and hear my saying: Young's Literal Translation Give ear, and hear my voice, Attend, and hear my saying: Smith's Literal Translation Give ear and hear my voice; tend and hear my saying. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleGive ear, and hear my voice, hearken, and hear my speech. Catholic Public Domain Version Pay close attention, and listen to my voice! Attend and hear my eloquence! New American Bible Give ear and hear my voice, pay attention and hear my word: New Revised Standard Version Listen, and hear my voice; Pay attention, and hear my speech. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleGive ear and hear my voice; hearken and hear my speech. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Pay attention and hear my voice! Pay attention and hear my speech! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Give ye ear, and hear my voice; attend, and hear my speech. Brenton Septuagint Translation Hearken, and hear my voice; attend, and hear my words. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Listen and Hear23Listen and hear my voice. Pay attention and hear what I say. 24Does the plowman plow for planting every day? Does he continuously loosen and harrow the soil?… Cross References Matthew 13:9 He who has ears, let him hear.” Mark 4:9 Then Jesus said, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.” Luke 8:8 Still other seed fell on good soil, where it sprang up and produced a crop—a hundredfold.” As Jesus said this, He called out, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.” Proverbs 1:5 let the wise listen and gain instruction, and the discerning acquire wise counsel Jeremiah 13:15 Listen and give heed. Do not be arrogant, for the LORD has spoken. Revelation 2:7 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who overcomes, I will grant the right to eat from the tree of life in the Paradise of God. Revelation 3:22 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.” Matthew 11:15 He who has ears, let him hear. Mark 7:14 Once again Jesus called the crowd to Him and said, “All of you, listen to Me and understand: James 1:19 My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, Deuteronomy 32:1 Give ear, O heavens, and I will speak; hear, O earth, the words of my mouth. Psalm 78:1 A Maskil of Asaph. Give ear, O my people, to my instruction; listen to the words of my mouth. Proverbs 4:1 Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understanding. Proverbs 8:33 Listen to instruction and be wise; do not ignore it. Jeremiah 11:6 Then the LORD said to me, “Proclaim all these words in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem, saying: Hear the words of this covenant and carry them out. Treasury of Scripture Give you ear, and hear my voice; listen, and hear my speech. Isaiah 1:2 Deuteronomy 32:1 Jeremiah 22:29 Jump to Previous Attend Attention Ear Ears Hear Hearken Open Pay Speech Voice WordsJump to Next Attend Attention Ear Ears Hear Hearken Open Pay Speech Voice WordsIsaiah 28 1. The prophet threatens Ephraim for their pride and drunkenness5. The residue shall be advanced in the kingdom of Christ 7. He rebukes their error 9. Their unwillingness to learn 14. And their security 16. Christ the sure foundation is promised 17. Their security shall be tried 23. They are incited to the consideration of God's providence Listen The Hebrew word used here is "שִׁמְעוּ" (shim'u), which is an imperative form of the verb "to hear" or "to listen." This is not a passive act but an active command, urging the audience to pay close attention. In the biblical context, listening is often associated with obedience and understanding. It is a call to be receptive to God's word, emphasizing the importance of not just hearing but internalizing and acting upon divine instruction. and hear my voice pay attention and hear what I say Persons / Places / Events 1. IsaiahA major prophet in the Old Testament, Isaiah is the author of the book bearing his name. He served as a prophet in Judah during the reigns of several kings and is known for his messages of both judgment and hope. 2. Judah The southern kingdom of Israel, where Isaiah primarily ministered. During Isaiah's time, Judah faced threats from surrounding nations and internal spiritual decline. 3. God's Call to Attention This verse is part of a larger passage where God, through Isaiah, calls the people to listen and understand His teachings. It emphasizes the importance of heeding divine wisdom. Teaching Points The Importance of Listening to GodJust as Isaiah calls the people to listen, we are reminded of the importance of being attentive to God's voice in our lives. This requires intentionality and a willingness to quiet our own thoughts and distractions. Active Engagement with Scripture Listening involves more than just hearing; it requires active engagement. We should approach Scripture with a heart ready to understand and apply its truths. The Role of Obedience Hearing God's word is the first step, but it must lead to obedience. True listening results in action that aligns with God's will. Spiritual Discernment In a world filled with competing voices, discernment is crucial. We must learn to distinguish God's voice from others and prioritize His guidance. Community and Accountability Engaging with others in Bible study and discussion can enhance our understanding and application of God's word. Community provides support and accountability in our spiritual journey.(23) Give ye ear . . .--The words remind us of the style of the "wisdom" books of the Old Testament (Proverbs 2:1; Proverbs 4:1; Proverbs 5:1; Psalm 34:11) in which Isaiah had been trained. Isaiah is about to set before those who have ears to hear a parable which he does not interpret, and which will, therefore, task all their energies. The idea that lies at the root of the parable is like that of Matthew 16:2-4, that men fail to apply in discerning the signs of the times the wisdom which they practise or recognise in the common phenomena of nature and the tillage of the soil. As that tillage presents widely varied processes, differing with each kind of grain, so the sowing and the threshing of God's spiritual husbandry presents a like diversity of operations. What that diversity indicates in detail the prophet proceeds to show with what may again be called a Dante-like minuteness.Verses 23-29. - A PARABLE TO COMFORT BELIEVERS. Isaiah is always careful to intermingle promises with his threats, comfort with his denunciations. Like his great Master, of whom he prophesied, he was fain not to "break the bruised reed" or "quench the smoking flax." When he had searched men's wounds with the probe, he was careful to pour in oil and wine. So now, having denounced the sinners of Judah through three long paragraphs (vers. 7-22), he has a word of consolation and encouragement for the better disposed, whose hearts he hopes to have touched and stirred by his warning. This consolation he puts in a parabolic form, leaving it to their spiritual insight to discover the meaning. Verse 23. - Give ye ear (comp. Psalm 49:1; Psalm 78:1). A preface of this kind, enjoining special attention and thought, was appropriate to occasions when instruction was couched in a parabolic form. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Listenהַאֲזִ֥ינוּ (ha·’ă·zî·nū) Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 238: To broaden out the ear, to listen and hear וְשִׁמְע֖וּ (wə·šim·‘ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently my voice. קוֹלִ֑י (qō·w·lî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 6963: A voice, sound Pay attention הַקְשִׁ֥יבוּ (haq·šî·ḇū) Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 7181: To prick up the ears, hearken and hear וְשִׁמְע֖וּ (wə·šim·‘ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently what I say. אִמְרָתִֽי׃ (’im·rā·ṯî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 565: Utterance, speech, word Links Isaiah 28:23 NIVIsaiah 28:23 NLT Isaiah 28:23 ESV Isaiah 28:23 NASB Isaiah 28:23 KJV Isaiah 28:23 BibleApps.com Isaiah 28:23 Biblia Paralela Isaiah 28:23 Chinese Bible Isaiah 28:23 French Bible Isaiah 28:23 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Isaiah 28:23 Give ear and hear my voice! 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