And as for thy nativity— "Thou wast abandoned like an infant, whereof no care is taken, and which is about to be exposed." The expressions used in this verse allude to the customs observed by eastern nations at the birth of their children; and the design of the prophet is to mark out that state of impurity wherein the Hebrews were found in Egypt; plunged in idolatry and ignorance, and oppressed with cruel servitude.
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Ezekiel 16:4
4 And as for thy nativity, in the day thou wast born thy navel was not cut, neither wast thou washed in water to suppleb thee; thou wast not salted at all, nor swaddled at all.