“And when I passed by you and saw you wallowing (A)in your blood, I said to you (B)in your blood, ‘Live!’ I said to you (C)in your blood, ‘Live!’ (D)I made you flourish like a plant of the field. And you grew up and became tall (E)and arrived at full adornment. Your breasts were formed, and your hair had grown; yet (F)you were naked and bare.

“When I passed by you again and saw you, behold, you were at the age for love, and (G)I spread the corner of my garment over you and covered your nakedness; I made my vow to you (H)and entered into a covenant with you, declares the Lord God, (I)and you became mine.

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