האזינו - "Give Ear" |
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Deuteronomy 32:1
Give ear, O heavens, and let me speak; And let the earth hear the words of my mouth.
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The Hebrew Word
Ha'azinu comes from the Hebrew verb azan (Strong's #238). It is a primitive root which means "to broaden out the ear (with the hand), that is, (by implication) to listen: - give (perceive by the) ear". It is used 69 times in 41 verses in the Tanakh.
First use in Scripture
The first time azan is used in Scripture is in Genesis 4:23.
Genesis 4:23
Lamech said to his wives, "Adah and Zillah, Listen to my voice, You wives of Lamech, Give heed to my speech, For I have killed a man for wounding me; And a boy for striking me;
Last use in Scripture
The last time azan is used in Scripture is in Joel 1:2.
Joel 1:2
Hear this, O elders, And listen, all inhabitants of the land. Has anything like this happened in your days Or in your fathers' days?
Parashah Outline
- The Song of Moshe - Deuteronomy 32:1
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Other Observations
Only 1 of the traditional 613 commandments is found in this parashah:
- 124- Do not drink wine poured in service to idols - Deuteronomy 32:38
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41 verses that include azan (Strong's #238)
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