'To hearken,' as mentioned in Genesis 30:22, signifies providence. 'To hearken to father and mother,' as mentioned in Genesis 28:7, signifies obedience from affection.

See Obedience.

(Odkazy: Arcana Coelestia 3684)

7216. 'And they did not hear Moses' means that they did not receive it in faith and obedience. This is clear from the meaning of 'hearing' as receiving in faith and obedience. For the meaning of 'hearing' as faith in the will and in actions, and obedience, see 2542, 3869, 4651-4660, 5017.