Dictionary of Bible Themes A fringe of twisted threads attached to the bottom edge of Israelite men's cloaks. The Pharisees lengthened the tassels on their cloaks to draw attention to their piety. Numbers 15:38Tassels attached to outer garments See also On the corners of garments Deuteronomy 22:12Matthew 9:20 On the cloak of Jesus Christ pp Mk 5:27 See also pp Lk 8:44 Matthew 14:36The woman probably touched the tassels on Jesus Christ's cloak. pp Mk 6:56 Numbers 15:39-41Tassels as a reminder of God's law The movement of the tassels would draw back wandering eyes to God and his law. Matthew 23:5-7Ostentatious tassels symbolise outward religious show See also pp Mk 12:38-39 Matthew 6:1-6pp Lk 20:46 See also 1670 symbols4809 darkness 5145 clothing 5375 law 7394 memorial 7412 priesthood 7550 Pharisees 8453 obedience 8467 reminders 8670 remembering 8767 hypocrisy |
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