And now the cry of the Israelites has reached Me, and I have seen how severely the Egyptians are oppressing them.
Now that Moses had put off his shoes (for, no doubt, he observed the orders given him, Exo 3:5), and covered his face, God enters upon the particular business that was now to be concerted, which was the bringing of Israel out of Egypt.
Commenting on Exodus 3:7-10
Now therefore, behold, the cry of the children of Israel is come unto me,.... See Exo 2:23, and I have also seen the oppression wherewith the Egyptians oppress them; which is repeated to observe the great notice he took of it; and the reason of his descent and appearance in this wonderful manner, as well as of the urgent necessity of Moses's going to deliver the people from their oppression.
Now therefore, behold, the cry of the children of Israel is come unto me: and I have also seen the oppression wherewith the Egyptians oppress them. (k) He heard before, but now he would avenge it.