Genesis 23:3

³ And Abraham came from his dead and said to the children of Heth,

Arcana Coelestia # 2920

2920. 'Hear us' means reception. This is clear from the meaning of 'hear us', when used as a reply expressing assent, as reception.

Thanks to the Swedenborg Society for the permission to use this translation.

¹ The Spirit of the Lord Yahweh is on me; because Yahweh has anointed me to preach good news to the humble. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and release to those who are bound;