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rend

Meaning of “rend”

To tear, split, pull apart, or remove forcibly, whether literally or figuratively.

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First occurrence: Exodus 39:23

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Hosea 13:8
I will meet them as a bear that is bereaved of her whelps, and will rend the caul of their heart, and there will I devour them like a lion: the wild beast shall tear them.
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1611 witness · Hosea 13:8 · retained source text

I will meet them as a beare that is bereaued of her whelpes, and will rent the kall of their heart, and there will I deuoure them like a Lion: the wilde beast shall teare them.

1611 marginal noteHebr. the beast of the field.

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