MATTHEW—NOTE ON Matthew 23:5 phylacteries. Small cube-shaped cases made of leather, containing Scripture passages written on parchment. They were worn on the left arm and forehead as a literal way to obey Deuteronomy 11:18. fringes. These tassels with a blue cord attached to the four corners of a man’s garment (Numbers 15:37) reminded people to obey God’s commandments and to be holy (Numbers 15:40).

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