Numbers 15:38

Fringes These were certain threads, or ends, standing out a little farther than the rest of their garments, left there for this use. In the borders That is, in the four borders or quarters, as it is, Deuteronomy 22:12. Of their garments Of their upper garments. This was practised by the Pharisees in Christ's time, who are noted for making their borders larger than ordinary. A riband To make it more obvious to the sight, and consequently more serviceable to the use here mentioned. Of blue Or, purple.