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imikec | 15:57 Fri 06th Apr 2007 | Phrases & Sayings
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The Phrase: And he tore his clothes off.
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The Bible has 14 references to someone tearing his clothes...though not with the word 'off'. It was a sign of despair, mourning etc and was usually followed by the person wearing sackcloth and ashes.
You don't actually ask a question, so I am unsure precisely what it is you want to know.
16:35 Fri 06th Apr 2007
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Thank you Quizmonster, you have answered my question as to what the phrase: "and he tore his clothes" means. If I understand you correctly it means a sign of despair.

Thank you very much for your time.

imikec
16:21 Sat 07th Apr 2007

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