Strong's H238 · Hebrew
אָזַן
ʼâzan · /aw-zan'/
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 41 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
41 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Numbers1 verse
Deuteronomy2 verses
2 Chronicles1 verse
Job6 verses
If I had called, and he had answered me; yet would I not believe that he had hearkened unto my voice.
Job 32:11Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons, whilst ye searched out what to say.
Job 33:1Wherefore, Job, I pray thee, hear my speeches, and hearken to all my words.
Job 34:2Hear my words, O ye wise men; and give ear unto me, ye that have knowledge.
Job 34:16If now thou hast understanding, hear this: hearken to the voice of my words.
Job 37:14Hearken unto this, O Job: stand still, and consider the wondrous works of God.
Psalms15 verses
Give ear to my words, O Lord, consider my meditation.
Psalms 17:1Hear the right, O Lord, attend unto my cry, give ear unto my prayer, that goeth not out of feigned lips.
Psalms 39:12Hear 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 49:1Hear this, all ye people; give ear, all ye inhabitants of the world:
Psalms 54:2Hear my prayer, O God; give ear to the words of my mouth.
Psalms 55:1Give ear to my prayer, O God; and hide not thyself from my supplication.
Psalms 77:1I cried unto God with my voice, even unto God with my voice; and he gave ear unto me.
Psalms 78:1Give ear, O my people, to my law: incline your ears to the words of my mouth.
Psalms 80:1Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, thou that leadest Joseph like a flock; thou that dwellest between the cherubims, shine forth.
Psalms 84:8O Lord God of hosts, hear my prayer: give ear, O God of Jacob. Selah.
Psalms 86:6Give ear, O Lord, unto my prayer; and attend to the voice of my supplications.
Psalms 135:17They have ears, but they hear not; neither is there any breath in their mouths.
Psalms 140:6I said unto the Lord, Thou art my God: hear the voice of my supplications, O Lord.
Psalms 141:1Lord, I cry unto thee: make haste unto me; give ear unto my voice, when I cry unto thee.
Psalms 143:1Hear my prayer, O Lord, give ear to my supplications: in thy faithfulness answer me, and in thy righteousness.
Proverbs1 verse
Isaiah8 verses
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 1:10Hear the word of the Lord, ye rulers of Sodom; give ear unto the law of our God, ye people of Gomorrah.
Isaiah 8:9Associate 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.
Isaiah 28:23Give ye ear, and hear my voice; hearken, and hear my speech.
Isaiah 32:9Rise up, ye women that are at ease; hear my voice, ye careless daughters; give ear unto my speech.
Isaiah 42:23Who among you will give ear to this? who will hearken and hear for the time to come?
Isaiah 51:4Hearken 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 64:4For 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.
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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 41 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” (5×), “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);