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Joshua the son of Nun and Caleb the son of Jephunneh, who were of those who spied out the land, tore their clothes:
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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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19th Century
Anglican
Tore their clothes. —Compare to Leviticus 10:6 and Note.
16th Century
Protestant
And Joshua, the son of Nun, and Caleb. The magnanimity of Joshua is here specified, whereas, before, only Caleb had been praised. But Mose…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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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Presbyterian
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…
