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An Act of Holy Grief
Commentators explain that Joshua and Caleb tearing their clothes was not a mere display of frustration. It was a solemn, symbolic act expressing profound sorrow and horror over the people's sin of rebellion, their ingratitude towards God, and the blasphemy implied in their lack of faith.
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Charles Ellicott
On Numbers 14:6
19th Century
Bishop
Tore their clothes. —Compare to Leviticus 10:6 and Note.
John Calvin
On Numbers 14:6
16th Century
Theologian
And Joshua, the son of Nun, and Caleb. The magnanimity of Joshua is here specified, whereas, before, only Caleb had been praised. But Mose…
John Gill
On Numbers 14:6
17th Century
Pastor
And Joshua the son of Nun, and Caleb the son of Jephunneh
Rose up and interposed in this affair, looking upon themse…
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Matthew Henry
On Numbers 14:5–10
17th Century
Minister
Moses and Aaron were astonished to see a people throw away their own mercies. Caleb and Joshua assured the people of the goodness of the land. They…