fringes in the borders: The word tzitzith properly denotes an ornament resembling a flower. From Num 15:39, we learn that these were emblematical of the commands of God. That there is any analogy between a fringe and a precept, it would be bold to assert; but when a thing is appointed to represent another, no matter how different, that first object becomes the legitimate representative or sign of the other. Deu 22:12, Mat 9:20, Mat 23:5, Luk 8:44 Reciprocal: Exo 28:28 - a lace Exo 28:37 - blue Deu 6:8 - General Mat 14:36 - hem Mar 6:56 - the border