~The Fringes of Rememberance~
Tzit Tzit is the Hebrew word for "tassel" (fringe). I've heard it is pronounced "zeet-zeet" or "zit-zit". There is a LOT of "tradition" that goes along with the making and wearing of tzit tzits. There is a lot of symbolism involved and "prayers" to recite and all sorts of "Jewish tradition" handed down, that can be researched on-line... however, although it can be very interesting and inspiring, it is JUST TRADITION. YHWH was EXTREMELY DETAILED in His instructions for the ark Noah built, as well as for the ark of the covenant, the tabernacle, and the Levitical priesthood... but He was NOT that detailed concerning the fringes to be worn on the garments. Therefore, I (personally) don't get too caught up in all the traditions surrounding it. What it speaks to me, about YHWH's heart for His people, is what I focus on...
We DO know that there is to be "a" (singular, but not neccessarily limited to "only" one) ribbon of blue to be woven in. We also know they are to be worn on the borders and/or on the four corners of our garments. That's pretty much all we know about making and wearing them... not real specific- so there is a lot of liberty in making them and wearing them. What we DO see emphasized is the REASON for making and wearing them... THAT is where our main focus and attention should be.
The reason for wearing tzit tzits is "that we may look upon it, and REMEMBER ALL the commandments of YHWH, and DO them; and that we seek NOT after our OWN heart and our OWN eyes after which we use to go whoring:
That we may REMEMBER and DO all HIS commandments and be holy (SET APART) unto our Elohiym".
[*Notice: the tzit tzits are for US, not "others"... as in every aspect of our lives- it may lead to a conversation that could "witness" to someone... but that is not their purpose. They are not "a cool 'witnessing tool' "... they are for US. We are the ones "in need".]
What speaks to my heart is the continual Love and Mercy of our GOD. He instructed Moses to have the Isrealites do this, immediately after the man broke the Sabbath and was stoned. It shows me that YHWH has no pleasure in the perishing of His people [even though it was Him, out of His righteousness, justice, and wisdom, that told Moses to have the man stoned] and that HE- once again -makes a way to HELP us. It's His mercy reaching out to help us REMEMBER His ways. What a loving heart! <3
**Numbers 15:37-41 and Deuteronomy 22:12 is where we find instruction for "tzit tzits"...
We DO know that there is to be "a" (singular, but not neccessarily limited to "only" one) ribbon of blue to be woven in. We also know they are to be worn on the borders and/or on the four corners of our garments. That's pretty much all we know about making and wearing them... not real specific- so there is a lot of liberty in making them and wearing them. What we DO see emphasized is the REASON for making and wearing them... THAT is where our main focus and attention should be.
The reason for wearing tzit tzits is "that we may look upon it, and REMEMBER ALL the commandments of YHWH, and DO them; and that we seek NOT after our OWN heart and our OWN eyes after which we use to go whoring:
That we may REMEMBER and DO all HIS commandments and be holy (SET APART) unto our Elohiym".
[*Notice: the tzit tzits are for US, not "others"... as in every aspect of our lives- it may lead to a conversation that could "witness" to someone... but that is not their purpose. They are not "a cool 'witnessing tool' "... they are for US. We are the ones "in need".]
What speaks to my heart is the continual Love and Mercy of our GOD. He instructed Moses to have the Isrealites do this, immediately after the man broke the Sabbath and was stoned. It shows me that YHWH has no pleasure in the perishing of His people [even though it was Him, out of His righteousness, justice, and wisdom, that told Moses to have the man stoned] and that HE- once again -makes a way to HELP us. It's His mercy reaching out to help us REMEMBER His ways. What a loving heart! <3
**Numbers 15:37-41 and Deuteronomy 22:12 is where we find instruction for "tzit tzits"...
The Tsiytsiyt and the Sun of Righteousness
A teaching by Jeff A. Benner
www.ancient-hebrew.org
www.ancient-hebrew.org
Tassels~
teaching by Jeff A. Benner
By clicking the picture of the tzit tzits below, you will be able to read a VERY GOOD (short) teaching on tzit tzits and the meaning of the words. I Highly recommend you take a minute to read it, it is very interesting and insightful! (Just click on the red "The Living Words" tab across the top of the page, then scroll downto the pdf file for the word "tassels") For more information on the Hebrew language, you can go to the Ancient Hebrew Research Center website: www.ancient-hebrew.org
Tzit Tzits~
teaching by James H. Coates
By clicking the picture of the tzit tzits below, you will be able to hear an audio teaching on a comparison of "meditating on the law (Torah) of YHWH" and Psalm 1... remember the purpose of tzit tzits is so we can remember the law (Torah) of YHWH and DO it: thus, meditating on His law (Torah) "day and night" (Ps.1) :)
**NOTE: This teaching is now located at the bottom of the page on "The Conversation!" podcast page (by clicking the above picture)
**NOTE: This teaching is now located at the bottom of the page on "The Conversation!" podcast page (by clicking the above picture)
