(A)I made you flourish like a plant of the field. And you grew up and became tall (B)and arrived at full adornment. Your breasts were formed, and your hair had grown; yet (C)you were naked and bare.

“When I passed by you again and saw you, behold, you were at the age for love, and (D)I spread the corner of my garment over you and covered your nakedness; I made my vow to you (E)and entered into a covenant with you, declares the Lord God, (F)and you became mine. Then I bathed you with water and washed off your blood from you and (G)anointed you with oil.

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