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and it shall be to you for a fringe, that you may look on it, and remember all the commandments of Yahweh, and do them; and that you not follow after your own heart and your own eyes, after which you use to play the prostitute;
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A Tangible Reminder to Obey
Commentators agree that the primary purpose of the fringe was to serve as a constant, physical reminder. Matthew Henry notes it was meant to 'stir up their minds by way of remembrance.' The sight of the fringe was intended to prompt the Israelites to recall God's commandments and, crucially, to obey them. This highlights the principle of using tangible reminders to strengthen our obedience and resist temptation.
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19th Century
Anglican
That ye seek not after your own heart.—Or, That you go not about, or search not out, etc.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And it shall be to you for a fringe The blue ribbon or lace shall be in or upon the fringe to fasten it:
Presbyterian
The people are ordered by the Lord to make fringes on the borders of their garments. The Jews were distinguished from their neighbors in their dres…
