RobH_en_tn/job/02/12.md

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  • they lifted up their eyes - “they looked intently” or “they looked carefully” (See: en:ta:vol1:translate:figs_idiom)
  • **they barely recognized him ** - They knew who he was, but he looked very different than usual because of his grief and because of the sores covering his body. (See: UDB)
  • they raised their voices and wept - "they wept out loud" or "they wept loudly" (See: en:ta:vol1:translate:figs_idiom)
  • tore his robe - This was a sign of mourning. The torn robe signified a torn heart.
  • threw dust into the air and upon his own head - These were signs of mourning.