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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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Psalms 5:2
Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my God: for unto thee will I pray.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Psalms 5:2 · retained source text

Hearken vnto the voice of my crie, my King, and my God: for vnto thee will I pray.

Psalms 34:11
Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the Lord.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Psalms 34:11 · retained source text

Come yee children, hearken vnto me: I will teach you the feare of the LORD.

Psalms 45:10
Hearken, O daughter, and consider, and incline thine ear; forget also thine own people, and thy father’s house;
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Psalms 45:10 · retained source text

Hearken (O daughter) and consider, and incline thine eare; forget also thine owne people, and thy fathers house.

Psalms 58:5
Which will not hearken to the voice of charmers, charming never so wisely.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Psalms 58:5 · retained source text

Which will not hearken to the voyce of charmers, charming neuer so wisely.

1611 marginal noteOr, be the charmest neuer so cunning.

Psalms 81:8
Hear, O my people, and I will testify unto thee: O Israel, if thou wilt hearken unto me;
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Psalms 81:8 · retained source text

Heare, O my people, and I will testifie vnto thee: O Israel, if thou wilt hearken vnto me:

Psalms 81:11
But my people would not hearken to my voice; and Israel would none of me.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Psalms 81:11 · retained source text

But my people would not hearken to my voice: and Israel would none of me.

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