I made you thrive[a] like plants of the field.(A) You grew up and matured and became very beautiful.[b] Your breasts were formed and your hair grew, but you were stark naked.

“Then I passed by you and saw you, and you were indeed at the age for love. So I spread the edge of My garment over you and covered your nakedness.(B) I pledged Myself to you,(C) entered into a covenant with you, and you became Mine.”(D) This is the declaration of the Lord God. “I washed you with water, rinsed off your blood, and anointed you with oil.

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Footnotes

  1. Ezekiel 16:7 LXX reads Thrive; I made you
  2. Ezekiel 16:7 Or matured and developed the loveliest of ornaments

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