Jeremiah 44:5
King James Version
11 Jun 2026
“But they hearkened not, nor inclined their ear to turn from their wickedness, to burn no incense unto other gods.”
נָטָה
To incline, to stretch out, to bend. Natah. He inclined His ear to me. God bends down to listen. He positions Himself to hear the faintest cry of His people.
שָׁמַע
they listened
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שָׁמַע
To hear, to listen, to obey. Shema. Hear O Israel. In Hebrew to truly hear means to obey. God is looking for those who hear with the intention to do.
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קָטַר
to make smoke
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קָטַר
to smoke, i.e. turn into fragrance by fire (especially as an act of worship)
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