Strong's Lexicon eisakouó: To listen to, to hear, to grant a request Original Word: εἰσακούω Word Origin: From the preposition εἰς (eis, meaning "into" or "unto") and the verb ἀκούω (akouó, meaning "to hear"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H8085 שָׁמַע (shama): To hear, listen, obey - H6030 עָנָה (anah): To answer, respond Usage: The verb εἰσακούω (eisakouó) is used in the New Testament to denote the act of hearing with attention and responding to a request or plea. It implies not just the physical act of hearing but also an active response, often in the context of prayer or supplication. This word is typically used to describe God's attentive listening to human prayers and His willingness to respond. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, hearing was often associated with authority and power. To be heard by someone in authority, such as a king or deity, was considered a privilege. In the Jewish tradition, prayer was a central aspect of religious life, and the belief that God hears and responds to prayers was foundational. The use of εἰσακούω in the New Testament reflects this cultural understanding of divine attentiveness and responsiveness. HELPS Word-studies 1522 eisakoúō (from 1519 /eis, "into, unto" and 191 /akoúō, "hear") – properly, hear into (unto), i.e. deeply heard; to listen intently ("intentionally, deeply") to grasp a statement extending to its purpose or result (note the force of the prefix,1519 /eis). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom eis and akouó Definition to listen, to obey NASB Translation heard (4), listen (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1522: εἰσακούωεἰσακούω: future εἰσακούσομαι; passive, 1 aorist ἐισηκουσθην; 1 future ἐισακουσθήσομαι; the Sept. very often for שָׁמַע , but also for עָנָה to answer; in (Greek writings from Homer Il. 8, 97 down; to hearken unto, to give ear to; i. e. 1. to give heed to, comply with, admonition; to obey (Latinobedio, i. e.ob-audio): τίνος, 1 Corinthians 14:21 (Deuteronomy 1:43; Deuteronomy 9:23; Sir. 3:6, etc.). 2. to listen to, assent to, a request; passive to be heard, to have one's request granted; a. of persons offering up prayers to God: Hebrews 5:7 (on which see ἀπό, I. 3 d. at the end); Matthew 6:7. b. of the prayers offered up: Luke 1:13; Acts 10:31 (Psalm 4:2; Sir. 31:29 (Sir. 34:26), etc.). From eis and akouo; to listen to -- hear. see GREEK eis see GREEK akouo Englishman's Concordance Matthew 6:7 V-FIP-3PGRK: πολυλογίᾳ αὐτῶν εἰσακουσθήσονται NAS: do, for they suppose that they will be heard for their many words. KJV: that they shall be heard for INT: many words of them they will be heard Luke 1:13 V-AIP-3S Acts 10:31 V-AIP-3S 1 Corinthians 14:21 V-FIM-3P Hebrews 5:7 V-APP-NMS Strong's Greek 1522 |
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