Bible Dictionary
Tooth
Teeth are mentioned in Scripture in connection with justice, suffering, anger, famine, and judgment. “Gnashing of teeth” expresses rage or despair, while “cleanness of teeth” describes famine.
Biblical Usage
“An eye for an eye” and “tooth for tooth” expresses retaliatory justice. Gnashing of teeth signifies rage or despair; “cleanness of teeth” represents famine; and children’s teeth being set on edge depicts children suffering for their fathers’ sins.
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