Numbers 15:38
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:
Cross-reference
In Numbers 15:39, the tassels serve as a visual reminder to obey God's commands and avoid sin — explaining their purpose.
In Deuteronomy 22:12, the same command for tassels on garments is repeated, reinforcing this practice.
In Matthew 9:20, a woman touches the fringe (tassel) of Jesus' garment, showing the tassel's continued use and spiritual significance.
In Matthew 23:5, Jesus criticizes Pharisees for making their tassels long to be seen, contrasting the humble purpose here.
In Luke 8:44, the same account of the woman touching the fringe of Jesus' garment highlights the tassel's role in faith and healing.
Deuteronomy 6:8 commands binding God’s words as symbols on hands and foreheads — another physical reminder like the tassels here.
In Matthew 14:36, people touch the fringe of Jesus’ cloak — the same tassels commanded here, now a source of healing.
Mark 6:56 also reports people touching the fringe of Jesus’ cloak — the tassels from Numbers, bringing healing.