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TASSEL

A pendant ornament for clothing and other articles made by fastening a bunch of cords or threads of even length at one end. The Israelites were to make tassels (Heb. gĕḏilîm) for the four corners of their cloaks (Deut. 22:12; cf. Num. 15:37-39, ṣiṣiṯ). Heb. gĕḏilîm occurs elsewhere in the OT only at 1 Kgs. 7:17, where it describes a lattice-work construction giving a chainlike or wreathlike effect to the capitals at the tops of the two bronze pillars at the vestibule of Solomon’s temple. This use is similar to the use of ṣiṣiṯ, “fringe,” in Ezek. 8:3 (NRSV “lock [of hair]”), in that it is suggestive of the appearance of tassels but does little to elucidate their purpose. If “fringe” and “tassel” are synonymous, then the Deuteronomic law is an abridged reference to a dress custom that is designed to remind individuals of their covenant obligations.

Kevin D. Hall






Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible (2000)

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