(AC) - A Disclosure of the Hidden Treasures of Heaven Contained in the Holy Scripture or Word of the Lord, Together with Amazing Things Seen in the World of Spirits and in the Heaven of Angels
4778. And [Jacob] rent his garments. That this signifies mourning for destroyed truths, is evident from the signification of the "rending of garments," as being a representative of mourning for destroyed truth, of which above (n. 4763).