Ezekiel 16:4

“And as for thy nativity, in the day thou wast born thy navel was not cut, neither wast thou washed in water to supple thee; thou wast not salted at all, nor swaddled at all.”

Context:Ezekiel 16:4 is a part of a larger passage in the book of Ezekiel where the prophet uses an allegory to describe the history and faithlessness of Jerusalem. In this particular verse, Ezekiel is speaking on behalf of God, recounting the humble beginnings of Jerusalem.

The verse signifies the beginning of the city of Jerusalem, referring to the time when Jerusalem was established as a city. It metaphorically represents Jerusalem’s lack of care and nurturing, highlighting its neglected state. The imagery used by Ezekiel reflects the lack of care, protection, and spiritual nurturing that Jerusalem experienced.

Significance:The verse serves as a vivid metaphorical description of Jerusalem’s beginnings. It emphasizes Jerusalem’s lack of care and protection, which ultimately led to its spiritual downfall and unfaithfulness to God.