Encyclopedia entry
Hem
Of a garment, the fringe of a garment. The Jews attached much importance to these, because of the regulations in Num. 15:38, 39. These borders or fringes were in process of time enlarged so as to attract special notice (Matt. 23:5). The hem of Christ’s garment touched (9:20; 14:36; Luke 8:44).
In the Bible
11
Verses where Hem is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).
- 1 Samuel 15:27
As Samuel turned to go, Saul grabbed the hem of his robe, and it tore.
- Exodus 28:33
Make pomegranates of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn all the way around the lower hem, with gold bells between them,
- Exodus 28:34
alternating the gold bells and pomegranates around the lower hem of the robe.
- Exodus 39:24
They made pomegranates of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn and finely spun linen on the lower hem of the robe.
- Exodus 39:25
They also made bells of pure gold and attached them around the hem between the pomegranates,
- Exodus 39:26
alternating the bells and pomegranates around the lower hem of the robe to be worn for ministry, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.
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Sources · Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
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