sounds; it also means to act appropriately based on what is heard. It is similar to the Hebrew expression “to remember,” which also involves more than merely a calling to mind certain facts, but it also means to act appropriately on the basis of those facts. Thus, when the Lord “remembered” Hannah, she became pregnant (1 Sam. 1:19). Likewise, when the Lord “hears” the cries of his people, he does more than respond by saying something like, “Hello, may I help you?” It means he also acted on behalf