who heard their groaning and remembered his covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

Then the LORD said, "I have seen how cruelly my people are being treated in Egypt; I have heard them cry out to be rescued from their slave drivers. I know all about their sufferings,

Yet the LORD heard them when they cried out, and he took notice of their distress.

from all their suffering. It was not an angel, but the LORD himself who saved them. In his love and compassion he rescued them. He had always taken care of them in the past,

who heard their groaning and remembered his covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

God had not forgotten Noah and all the animals with him in the boat; he caused a wind to blow, and the water started going down.

I will remember my promise to you and to all the animals that a flood will never again destroy all living beings.

He will keep his covenant forever, his promises for a thousand generations.

For their sake he remembered his covenant, and because of his great love he relented.

He has kept the promise he made to our ancestors, and has come to the help of his servant Israel.

He said he would show mercy to our ancestors and remember his sacred covenant.