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NASB	Genesis 37:34 So Jacob tore his clothes, and put sackcloth on his loins and mourned for his son many days.
AMPLIFIED 2015	Genesis 37:34 So Jacob tore his clothes [in grief], put on sackcloth and mourned many days for his son.

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Bible Question: Please explain what the phrase "tore their clothes" means, literally, and its origin. I know (or surmise) it speaks of humbling oneself, but would like that expounded upon.

Bible Answer: God's day to you, sumac, and wlcome to the SBF,

It is a sign of mourning.

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