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hearken

Meaning of “hearken”

1. To listen attentively or give heed. 2. To give regard, consent, or act in response.

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153 occurrences150 verses27 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 4:23

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Leviticus 26:14
¶ But if ye will not hearken unto me, and will not do all these commandments;
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Leviticus 26:14 · retained source text

¶ But if ye will not hearken vnto me, and will not doe all these Commandements:

1611 marginal noteDeut. 28.15. lament. 2.17. mala. 2.2.

Leviticus 26:18
And if ye will not yet for all this hearken unto me, then I will punish you seven times more for your sins.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Leviticus 26:18 · retained source text

And if ye will not yet for all this hearken vnto me, then I will punish you seuen times more for your sinnes.

Leviticus 26:21
¶ And if ye walk contrary unto me, and will not hearken unto me; I will bring seven times more plagues upon you according to your sins.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Leviticus 26:21 · retained source text

¶ And if ye walke contrary vnto me, and will not hearken vnto mee, I will bring seuen times moe plagues vpon you, according to your sinnes.

1611 marginal noteOr, at all aduentures with me, & so verse 24.

Leviticus 26:27
And if ye will not for all this hearken unto me, but walk contrary unto me;
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1611 witness · Leviticus 26:27 · retained source text

And if ye wil not for all this hearken vnto me, but walke contrary vnto mee,

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