Strong's Lexicon azan: To hear, to listen, to give ear Original Word: אָזַן Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G191 (ἀκούω, akouo) - to hear, to listen - G1801 (ἐνωτίζομαι, enotizomai) - to give ear, to hearken Usage: The Hebrew verb "azan" primarily means to hear or listen attentively. It conveys the idea of giving ear to something, often implying obedience or a readiness to act upon what is heard. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, it frequently refers to listening to God's commands, wisdom, or the cries of the people. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, listening was not merely a passive activity but an active engagement that often required a response. The act of listening was closely tied to obedience and understanding. In a society where oral tradition was paramount, the ability to listen well was crucial for the transmission of laws, stories, and teachings. Listening to God was seen as a fundamental aspect of faithfulness and covenant relationship. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to weigh, test, prove NASB Translation pondered (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. [אָזַן] verb only Pi`el Perfect weigh, test, prove (compare Arabic אזן (√ of following; Biblical Hebrew אזן, מאֹזְנַיִם). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance ponder A primitive root (rather identical with 'azan through the idea of scales as if two ears); to weigh, i.e. (figuratively) ponder -- give good head. see HEBREW 'azan Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance tê·zə·lî — 1 Occ.wə·’ō·zêl — 1 Occ. ’ă·zal — 4 Occ. ’ă·zal·nā — 1 Occ. ’ă·za·lū — 1 Occ. ’ê·zel- — 1 Occ. hā·’ā·zel — 1 Occ. ’ā·zîn — 1 Occ. ha·’ă·zî·nāh — 16 Occ. ha·’ă·zî·nū — 8 Occ. he·’ĕ·zîn — 1 Occ. he·’ĕ·zî·nū — 3 Occ. mê·zîn — 1 Occ. wə·ha·’ă·zan·tā — 1 Occ. wə·ha·’ă·zîn — 1 Occ. wə·ha·’ă·zî·nî — 1 Occ. wə·ha·’ă·zî·nū — 3 Occ. wə·’iz·zên — 1 Occ. ya·’ă·zîn — 2 Occ. ya·’ă·zî·nū — 1 Occ. |
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weigh, also Arabic & Aramaic derivatives); וְּאִזֵּן (conj.) 
