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Ribband

פְּתִיל/RIB-and/

“Thread, cord”

Summary

A ribband (or ribbon) of blue was commanded to be attached to the tassels on Israelite garments as a reminder to keep God's commandments.

☩Blue Thread

God commanded the Israelites to put a ribband of blue on the fringes (tzitzit) of their garments throughout their generations. This blue thread was to remind them to observe all of God's commandments and be holy to their God. The blue dye was derived from a sea creature and was expensive.

Key verses:Numbers 15:38-40

Related Verses1 mention

Numbers· 1 verse

15:38

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Ribband," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IX (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  2. 2.James Orr (ed.), "Ribband," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. IV (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).