Verse of the Day
Mishliy 28:9 (Proverbs)
The one who turns his ear away from Shama Turah, even his prayer is an abomination.
Meaning
Shama שמע · Sh-M-ʿ · Sha-maʿ
To hear, listen, heed, and respond; hearing that carries the expected obedience.
Turah תורה · Y-R-H · Tu-rah
Instruction, teaching, direction from Yahuah. Often rendered law, but its sense is teaching that points the way.
Question answered: Can someone refuse to Shama Turah and assume his prayer is acceptable? No. Turning the ear from Turah affects the prayer's standing.