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What is the meaning of "cleanness of teeth" mentioned in the Bible?

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The unique phrase "cleanness of teeth" is used in the Bible to describe conditions of famine: "And I also have given you cleanness of teeth in all your cities, and want of bread in all your places: yet have ye not returned unto me, saith the Lord." (Amos 4:6.)

Source: Bible Dictionary, p. 647, 1979 LDS edition King James Bible.

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