Strong's Lexicon tsitsith: Tassel, fringe Original Word: צִיצִת Word Origin: Derived from the root צִיץ (tsits), meaning "blossom" or "flower." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2899 (kraspedon): Refers to the fringe or border of a garment, similar to the Hebrew tsitsith, as seen in the New Testament when Jesus is described as wearing such fringes (e.g., Matthew 9:20). Usage: The term "tsitsith" refers to the fringes or tassels that were commanded by God to be worn on the corners of the garments of the Israelites. These tassels served as a physical reminder of the commandments of the Lord and the covenant relationship between God and His people. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the tsitsith were an important part of daily attire for Jewish men. According to Numbers 15:38-39, God instructed the Israelites to attach tassels to the corners of their garments, with a blue cord among the tassels. This practice was a visual and tactile reminder to follow God's commandments and to live a holy life. The blue thread, possibly derived from a dye made from a specific type of mollusk, symbolized the divine and heavenly nature of God's law. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition a tassel, lock NASB Translation lock (1), tassel (2), tassels (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs צִיצִת noun feminine tassel, lock (√ dubious; Late Hebrew id., so ᵑ7 צִיצִיתָא, Syriac  ; compare Arabic  hair on forehead); — ׳צ absolute Numbers 15:38,39 tassel on flowing ends (כַּנְפֵי) of garments, construct הַכָּנָף ׳צ Numbers 15:38 (see KennedyHast. DB ii. 69. FRINGES); ראֹשִׁי ׳צ Ezekiel 8:3 lock of hair on forehead. צִיקְלַג see צִקְלַג I. ציר (√ of following; compare Strong's Exhaustive Concordance fringe, lock Feminine of tsiyts; a floral or wing-like projection, i.e. A forelock of hair, a tassel -- fringe, lock. see HEBREW tsiyts Forms and Transliterations בְּצִיצִ֣ת בציצת לְצִיצִת֒ לציצת צִיצִ֛ת צִיצִ֥ת ציצת bə·ṣî·ṣiṯ bəṣîṣiṯ betziTzit lə·ṣî·ṣiṯ ləṣîṣiṯ letziTzit ṣî·ṣiṯ ṣîṣiṯ tziTzitLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 15:38 HEB: וְעָשׂ֨וּ לָהֶ֥ם צִיצִ֛ת עַל־ כַּנְפֵ֥י NAS: them that they shall make for themselves tassels on the corners KJV: them that they make them fringes in the borders INT: that shall make tassels on the corners Numbers 15:38 Numbers 15:39 Ezekiel 8:3 4 Occurrences |
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) become, attain to go; perhaps Sabean (Minaean) ציר (cause to become), form HomChrest. 125); — on Hithpa`el 
