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11 And the angel of Jehovah said unto her, Behold, thou art with child, and shalt bear a son; and thou shalt call his name [a]Ishmael, because Jehovah hath heard thy affliction.

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  1. Genesis 16:11 That is, God heareth.

11 The angel of the Lord(A) also said to her:

“You are now pregnant
    and you will give birth to a son.(B)
You shall name him(C) Ishmael,[a](D)
    for the Lord has heard of your misery.(E)

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  1. Genesis 16:11 Ishmael means God hears.