Num 15:37-41 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Num 15:37-41: 15:37-41 Had the Hebrews remembered their special relationship with the Lord, they might have avoided the problems reported in Numbers. The tassels reminded Israel of their special relationship with a holy God and his demands. He had redeemed his people from Egypt, and in keeping with his call to covenant relationship with himself he expected them to observe the law (cp. Deut 6:6-9 ; Matt 9:20 ; 14:36 ; 23:5 ). • The color blue signified royalty and reflected God’s holiness.

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bDeut 6:6-9►

cMatt 9:20►

‏ Numbers 15:37-41

Summary for Num 15:37-41: 15:37-41 ^a Had the Hebrews remembered their special relationship with the Lord, they might have avoided the problems reported in Numbers. The tassels reminded Israel of their special relationship with a holy God and his demands. He had redeemed his people from Egypt, and in keeping with his call to covenant relationship with himself he expected them to observe the law (cp. Deut 6:6-9 ^b; Matt 9:20 ^c; 14:36 ^d; 23:5 ^e).

• The color blue signified royalty and reflected God’s holiness.