Eze 16:5, Hos 13:5 | JFB | e4.org | 5. 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. "

‏ Ezekiel 16:5

5. 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."

‏ Hosea 13:5

5. I did know thee—did acknowledge thee as Mine, and so took care of thee (Ps 144:3; Am 3:2). As I knew thee as Mine, so thou shouldest know no God but Me (Ho 13:4).

in . . . land of . . . drought— (De 8:15).