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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on Genesis 16:11

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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · 19th-century historical commentary
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Ishmael--Like other Hebrew names, this had a signification, and it is made up of two words--"God hears." The reason is explained.
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