Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
cast . . . in . . . open field—The exposure of infants was common in ancient times.
to the loathing of thy person—referring to the unsightly aspect of the exposed infant. FAIRBAIRN translates, "With contempt (or disdainful indifference) of thy life."
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing Ezekiel 16:5:
Song of Solomon 5:12
Song of Solomon 8:5
Song of Solomon 8:5
Jeremiah 2:2
Jeremiah 13:1
Ezekiel 15:8
Hosea 11:1
Mark 5:26
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