Translations
Modern
You are to make tassels on the four corners of the cloak you wear.
Traditional
Thou shalt make thee fringes upon the four quarters of thy vesture, wherewith thou coverest thyself.
Literal
You shall make tassels for yourself on the four corners of the clothing with which you cover yourself.
Latin
Funiculos in fimbriis facies per quatuor angulos pallii tui, quo operieris.
Original
Hebrew
English
You are to make tassels on the four corners of the cloak you wear.
Notes
Placing four tassels on the edge of a garment likely reminded the wearer to remain loyal to the covenant.
The tassels served as a visible reminder. They helped the person remember to obey the Lord’s instructions (see Numbers 15:37–41).
Theme notes and profiles
Glossary
Archaeology and the Bible Biblical Concept of Law Covenant Deuteronomy, Book of Fringe
Topics
Fringes: Prescribed for the Vesture Worn by the Israelites Garments were often Fringed and Bordered Hyke or Upper Garment: Law Respecting Fringes of