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Genesis 16:11 New International Version

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11 The angel of the Lord also said to her: "You are now pregnant and you will give birth to a son. You shall name him Ishmael,[1]for the Lord has heard of your misery.

Footnotes

[1] 16:11 "Ishmael" means "God hears."

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