When I passed by — God here speaks after the manner of men. Live — This is such a command as sends forth a power to effect what is commanded; he gave that life: he spake, and it was done.
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Ezekiel 16:6
6 And when I passed by thee, and saw thee pollutedc in thine own blood, I said unto thee when thou wast in thy blood, Live; yea, I said unto thee when thou wast in thy blood, Live.