Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H238

Strong's H238 · Hebrew

אָזַן

ʼâzan · /aw-zan'/

Number
H238
Language
Hebrew
Original word
אָזַן
Transliteration
ʼâzan
Pronunciation
aw-zan'
KJV occurrences
40 verses

Definition

to broaden out the ear (with the hand), i.e. (by implication) to listen

KJV: give (perceive by the) ear, hear(-ken). See H239 (אָזַן).

Root / derivation: a primitive root; probably to expand; but used only as a denominative from H241 (אֹזֶן);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered אָזַן across 40 verses.

ear33×
hearken4×
hear2×
hearkened1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

40 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Genesis1 verse
Exodus1 verse
Deuteronomy2 verses
Judges1 verse
2 Chronicles1 verse
Nehemiah1 verse
Job6 verses
Psalms15 verses
Psalms 5:1

To the chief Musician upon Nehiloth, A Psalm of David. Give ear to my words, O LORD, consider my meditation.

Psalms 17:1

A Prayer of David. Hear the right, O LORD, attend unto my cry, give ear unto my prayer, that goeth not out of feigned lips. the right: Heb. justice not: Heb. without lips of deceit

Psalms 39:12

Hear my prayer, O LORD, and give ear unto my cry; hold not thy peace at my tears: for I am a stranger with thee, and a sojourner, as all my fathers were.

Psalms 49:1

To the chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah. Hear this, all ye people; give ear, all ye inhabitants of the world: for: or, of

Psalms 54:2

Hear my prayer, O God; give ear to the words of my mouth.

Psalms 55:1

To the chief Musician on Neginoth, Maschil, A Psalm of David. Give ear to my prayer, O God; and hide not thyself from my supplication.

Psalms 77:1

To the chief Musician, to Jeduthun, A Psalm of Asaph. I cried unto God with my voice, even unto God with my voice; and he gave ear unto me. of: or, for

Psalms 78:1

Maschil of Asaph. Give ear, O my people, to my law: incline your ears to the words of my mouth. Maschil: or, A Psalm for Asaph to give instruction

Psalms 80:1

To the chief Musician upon Shoshannimeduth, A Psalm of Asaph. Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, thou that leadest Joseph like a flock; thou that dwellest between the cherubims, shine forth. of: or, for

Psalms 84:8

O LORD God of hosts, hear my prayer: give ear, O God of Jacob. Selah.

Psalms 86:6

Give ear, O LORD, unto my prayer; and attend to the voice of my supplications.

Psalms 135:17

They have ears, but they hear not; neither is there any breath in their mouths.

Psalms 140:6

I said unto the LORD, Thou art my God: hear the voice of my supplications, O LORD.

Psalms 141:1

A Psalm of David. LORD, I cry unto thee: make haste unto me; give ear unto my voice, when I cry unto thee.

Psalms 143:1

A Psalm of David. Hear my prayer, O LORD, give ear to my supplications: in thy faithfulness answer me, and in thy righteousness.

Proverbs1 verse
Isaiah8 verses
Isaiah 1:2

Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth: for the LORD hath spoken, I have nourished and brought up children, and they have rebelled against me.

Isaiah 1:10

Hear the word of the LORD, ye rulers of Sodom; give ear unto the law of our God, ye people of Gomorrah.

Isaiah 8:9

Associate yourselves, O ye people, and ye shall be broken in pieces; and give ear, all ye of far countries: gird yourselves, and ye shall be broken in pieces; gird yourselves, and ye shall be broken in pieces. people and: or, people, yet

Isaiah 28:23

Give ye ear, and hear my voice; hearken, and hear my speech.

Isaiah 32:9

Rise up, ye women that are at ease; hear my voice, ye careless daughters; give ear unto my speech.

Isaiah 42:23

Who among you will give ear to this? who will hearken and hear for the time to come? for: Heb. for the after time?

Isaiah 51:4

Hearken unto me, my people; and give ear unto me, O my nation: for a law shall proceed from me, and I will make my judgment to rest for a light of the people.

Isaiah 64:4

For since the beginning of the world men have not heard, nor perceived by the ear, neither hath the eye seen, O God, beside thee, what he hath prepared for him that waiteth for him. seen: or, seen a God beside thee, which doeth so for him, etc

Jeremiah1 verse
Hosea1 verse
Joel1 verse

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Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H238 (ʼâzan) mean?

to broaden out the ear (with the hand), i.e. (by implication) to listen

How many times does H238 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H238 (אָזַן) appears in 40 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “ear.”

How is ʼâzan translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H238 is rendered as “ear” (33×), “hearken” (4×), “hear” (2×), “hearkened” (1×).

Where does the Hebrew word אָזַן come from?

a primitive root; probably to expand; but used only as a denominative from H241 (אֹזֶן);