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Genesis 16:11
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11 And the angel of the Lord said to her,

“Behold, you are pregnant
    and shall bear a son.
You shall call his name Ishmael,[a]
    (A)because the Lord has listened to your affliction.

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  1. Genesis 16:11 Ishmael means God hears
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Genesis 16:11
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11 And the Angel of the Lord said to her:

“Behold, you are with child,
(A)And you shall bear a son.
You shall call his name [a]Ishmael,
Because the Lord has heard your affliction.

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  1. Genesis 16:11 Lit. God Hears
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