Genesis 16:11

Then the angel of the LORD said,
"Look, you are pregnant.
You will have a son.
You must name him Ishmael,
because the LORD has heard your cry of pain.

Genesis 16:11, Readable English Bible (READ)

Note: Ishmael means God hears.

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