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THE TALLITH (TALIT - TALITHA)
Of
Jesus Had 613 Fringes
"Speak unto the children of Israel, and bid them that they make them fringes in the borders of their garments throughtout their generations, and that they put upon the fringe of the borders a ribband of blue: And it shall be unto you for a fringe, that ye may look upon it, and remember all the commandments of the Lord, and do them; and that ye seek not after your own heart and your own eyes, after which ye use to go a whoring: That ye may remember, and do all my commandments, and be holy unto your God". Numbers 15:38-40The outer garment of Jesus had 613 fringes. When Jews saw these fringes they were reminded; 1. Of the Law of God 2. They were responsible to obey the Law of God 3. They were called to be holy people. Jesus wore an inner garment of lightweight material which extended to the wrists and ankles covered by an outer garment tied around the waist with a band of cloth and heavy leather sandals tied by leather thongs.
From "REVEALING JEWISH ROOTS" by Bill Morford The talit (pronounced ta-leet') has been made without the blue thread in the fringe for centuries because the exact blue dye has not been available. The talit is also called a prayer shawl because when it is pulled up over the head it provides privacy and prevents distraction allowing the wearer to pray as if going into a closet or tent.
Jesus said, "But when you pray, go into your private room (closet KJV), and closing the door, pray to your Father who is in secret.." Matthew 6:6. The Greek word translated private room or closet is tameion, taken from the Hebrew word cheder, referring to the talit as a prayer room or closet.
Acts 18:3 "and because he (Paul) was a tentmaker as they (Priscilla and Aquila) were, he stayed and worked with them." The word tentmaker in the KJV is the Greek word skenopoios, meaning one that made small portable tents of leather, cloth or linen. As previously stated, the talit was also referred to as a tent. The Center of Judaic Christian Studies has found this reference in Israeli writings from around the first century. This particular reference to Paul, Priscilla and Aquila is significant because we know that Paul had studied under Gamaliel (Acts 22:3) and that Priscilla and Aquila must also have been trained, for Paul to have such high regard for their knowledge. Tying the knots on the fringes of a talit was specialized, requiring rabbinical training. Every thread and every knot was significant. Some Scholars feel that Paul, Priscilla and Aquila may have been talit makers.
Matthew 9:20 and Luke 8:44 tell of the woman with the bloody issue reaching out to touch the tzitzit (hem) of His garment (talit). The Jewish people in Jesus' day understood that when an anointed man of God wore a talit the power of God was available. It was to be worn and to be looked upon and be a reminder of all the commandments of the Lord. These included healing power. Matthew 14:26 and Mark 6:56 tell us that many sought to touch the tzitzit (hem) of His talit (garment).
THE FIRST & GREATEST COMMANDMENT Jesus said unto him, "Thou shalt love the Lord with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment." Matthew 22:37-38. The Scribes had divided the 613 commandments (which Jesus was required to know by age thirteen) into 248 affirmative commands to correspond with the members of the body; and 365 negative commands to correspond with the days of the year.
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