The answer is: ears|ear

Luk 9:9 ...about whom I hEAR Such things...

In Luke 9:9, we catch a glimpse of the curiosity generated around Jesus—a servant who seemed to march to the beat of his own drum! The verse features King Herod pondering the explosive reports regarding Jesus’ identity. Why did Herod find Jesus so compelling? Hearkening to scripture, the reference to elements like "ears" exemplifies a spiritual sense wary of "hearing" waterfall insights, carving deeper meanings into mundane life.

Fun fact: in biblical times, understanding and hearing were not just about audio! When someone had "ears to hear," it meant they were genuinely receptive to the teachings and revelations of God tipping their earthly existence into a sea of divine depth. The ears await the whisper of transformation! And just as Shema in the Old Testament beckons followers to listen, this verse dresses that same needs in New Testament willingness to engage with heavenly truths.

The attention of Herod shows that even the might await the meek! We also see this traits stretched in other stories such as when the young Samuel was called by God in silence. Perhaps tuned into God, those "ears" become pathways for action that pursue compassion and justice—a reminder that hearing with the intent to understand urges all of us to reflect on the vitality of a compassionate heart nestled within the contours of the divine’s purposes. It's like peeling an intriguing onion! Each layer unveils pretty smells in the world around us, engaging every ear in a holy concert.