'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.

(Referencat: Arcana Coelestia 3684)

In Exodus 30:12, this signifies all things of the church. (Arcana Coelestia 10216)