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Tearing or pulling garments apart, often as a sign of mourning (Genesis 37:34; Leviticus 10:6; Leviticus 21:10; 1 Samuel 4:12; 2 Samuel 3:31 ), repentance (Genesis 37:29; Joshua 7:6; 2 Chronicles 34:27; Joel 2:13 ), or as a response to the rejection of God's plan (Numbers 14:6 ) or (perceived) blasphemy (Matthew 26:65; Mark 14:63; Acts 14:14 ). See Blasphemy; Mourning.

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Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Rending of Garments'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/hbd/r/rending-of-garments.html. 1991.

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