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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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Proverbs 8:32
Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed are they that keep my ways.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Proverbs 8:32 · retained source text

Nowe therefore hearken vnto me, O yee children: for blessed are they that keepe my wayes.

1611 marginal notePsal.119.1, 2. and 128.1. luc.11.28.

Proverbs 23:22
Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, and despise not thy mother when she is old.
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1611 witness · Proverbs 23:22 · retained source text

Hearken vnto thy father that begate thee, and despise not thy mother when she is old.

1611 marginal noteChap.1.8.

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