Numbers 15:38 Meaning and Explanation
“Speak unto the children of Israel, and bid them that they make them fringes in the borders of their garments throughout their generations, and that they put upon the fringe of the borders a ribband of blue:”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →God commands Israel to make fringes on the borders of their garments and to attach a blue ribbon to each fringe, for all future generations.
The Context of Numbers 15:38
God commands Israel to wear visible reminders of His commandments on their clothing.
What Does Numbers 15:38 Mean?
These fringes serve as a visible reminder of God's commandments, worn constantly on the body. The specific mention of 'blue' adds a color associated with the heavens and divine things, linking earthly garments to heavenly law.
The instruction 'throughout their generations' makes this a perpetual ordinance. This physical reminder is meant to be transmitted from generation to generation, ensuring that remembrance of God's law becomes a way of life.
Numbers 15:38 in the Original Language
fringe (צִיצִת tzitzit), 'tassel' or 'twisted cord' — a hanging thread or fringe that serves as a physical memorial of the law
Frequently Asked Questions About Numbers 15:38
What does Numbers 15:38 mean?
God commands Israel to make fringes on the borders of their garments and to attach a blue ribbon to each fringe, for all future generations.
What is the context of Numbers 15:38?
God commands Israel to wear visible reminders of His commandments on their clothing.