'Groaning' in the Bible

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

I have also heard the groaning of the Israelites, whom the Egyptians are enslaving, and I have remembered my covenant.

"Even today my complaint is still bitter; his hand is heavy despite my groaning.

O Lord, you understand my heart's desire; my groaning is not hidden from you.

I have received a distressing message: "The deceiver deceives, the destroyer destroys. Attack, you Elamites! Lay siege, you Medes! I will put an end to all the groaning!"

You have said, "I feel so hopeless! For the Lord has added sorrow to my suffering. I am worn out from groaning. I can't find any rest."'"

When they ask you, 'Why are you groaning?' you will reply, 'Because of the report that has come. Every heart will melt with fear and every hand will be limp; everyone will faint and every knee will be wet with urine.' Pay attention -- it is coming and it will happen, declares the sovereign Lord."

I have certainly seen the suffering of my people who are in Egypt and have heard their groaning, and I have come down to rescue them. Now come, I will send you to Egypt.'