1883 Haydock Douay Rheims Bible

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Genesis 16:11 And again: Behold, said he, thou art with child, and thou shalt bring forth a son: and thou shalt call his name Ismael, because the Lord hath heard thy affliction.

Ismael, means "God hath heard" the groans and distress of Agar. (Calmet)