Washed — It was a very ancient custom among the eastern people, to purify virgins who were to be espoused. And I anointed — They were anointed that were to be married, as Ruth 3:3.
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Ezekiel 16:9
9 Then washed I thee with water; yea, I throughly washed away thy bloode from thee, and I anointed thee with oil.