Found in every New Testament book but First Thessalonians, Titus, First Peter and Jude, the Greek verb “akouo” meant “hear,” “understand,” or “listen” (heed).
The first occurrence of this word in the New Testament is Mt. 2:3 (Herod the king “heard” it). Those who “hear” (akouo) and “do” what Jesus said are like a wise man (Mt. 7:24).
In the New Testament “hearing” is often equated with obedience. Christians need to “hear” what God’s word says and do it rather than harden their heart (Heb. 3:7-8).