The Bible

Joshua 7:6

⁶ And Joshua rendeth his garments, and falleth on his face to the earth before the ark of Jehovah till the evening, he and the elders of Israel, and they cause dust to go up on their head.

Commentary

Sanctify

'To sanctify' denotes being led by the Lord. It also signifies being incapable of being violated.

(References: Arcana Coelestia 8806)