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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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First occurrence: Genesis 4:23

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Nehemiah 13:27
Shall we then hearken unto you to do all this great evil, to transgress against our God in marrying strange wives?
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1611 witness · Nehemiah 13:27 · retained source text

Shall wee then hearken vnto you, to doe all this great euill, to transgresse against our God, in marrying strange wiues?

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