אֹזֶן
Broadness . i.e. (concrete) the ear (from its form in man) · properly, to dig ; figuratively, to plot ; generally, to bore or open
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אֹזֶן H241 broadness . i.e. (concrete) the ear (from its form in man)
כָּרָה H3738 properly, to dig ; figuratively, to plot ; generally, to bore or open
What does אֹזֶן (’ozənayim kārîṯā llî) mean in the Bible?
אֹזֶן · כָּרָה is a Hebrew word meaning "broadness . i.e. (concrete) the ear (from its form in man)". advertise, audience, displease, ear, hearing, show.
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Meaning
Ear as organ of both physical hearing and covenantal obedience; listening implies submission to divine word
advertise, audience, displease, ear, hearing, show.
Grammatical Forms
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Biblical Occurrences
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