239. azan
Berean Strong's Lexicon
azan: To hear, to listen, to give ear

Original Word: אָזַן
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: azan
Pronunciation: ah-zan
Phonetic Spelling: (aw-zan')
Definition: To hear, to listen, to give ear
Meaning: to weigh, ponder

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 Origin
a 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 weigh, also Arabic & Aramaic derivatives); וְּאִזֵּן (conj.) Ecclesiastes 12:9 ("" חִקֵּר, תִּקֵּן).

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

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