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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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Zechariah 1:4
Be ye not as your fathers, unto whom the former prophets have cried, saying, Thus saith the Lord of hosts; Turn ye now from your evil ways, and from your evil doings: but they did not hear, nor hearken unto me, saith the Lord.
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1611 witness · Zechariah 1:4 · retained source text

Be ye not as your fathers, vnto whom the former Prophets haue cried, saying, Thus saith the LORD of hostes, Turne ye now from your euill wayes, and from your euil doings: but they did not heare, nor hearken vnto me, saith the LORD.

1611 marginal noteIsa.31.6. iere.3.12. and 18.11. eze.18.30. hose.14.1.

Zechariah 7:11
But they refused to hearken, and pulled away the shoulder, and stopped their ears, that they should not hear.
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1611 witness · Zechariah 7:11 · retained source text

But they refused to hearken, and pulled away the shoulder, and stopped their eares, that they should not heare.

1611 marginal noteHebr. they gaue a backsliding shoulder.

1611 marginal noteHebr. made heauie.

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