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tear

Meaning of “tear”

To rend, pull apart, or break into pieces.

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First occurrence: Judges 8:7

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Judges 8:7
And Gideon said, Therefore when the Lord hath delivered Zebah and Zalmunna into mine hand, then I will tear your flesh with the thorns of the wilderness and with briers.
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1611 witness · Judges 8:7 · retained source text

And Gideon said, Therfore when the LORD hath deliuered Zebah and Zalmunna into mine hand, then I wil teare your flesh with the thornes of the wildernesse, and with briers.

1611 marginal noteHeb. thresh

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