The sister had underlined it, so I found it of interest. Thought you might find it interesting as well in light of ancient practices, etc.

I really do think I’m going to have an interesting experience when I go to receive my endowment, to say the least.

The relationship between the tallit and a tent can further be shown by the close association the two terms share in Judaism. In Jewish practice the Jew repeats these verses from the Psalms before putting on the tallit – “Bless my soul, Adonai. You are very great, clothed in glory and majesty, wrapped in a robe of light. You spread the heavens like a tent cloth” (Ps. 104:1-2). In addition, in order to make a private space and to concentrate, even in the middle of a group of people, a Jew might raise his tallit over his head like a tent. Such raising of the tallit above the head is often referred to as a sort of tent to the wearer.

Jewish weddings will take place under a chuppah, or canopy of white cloth held from the corners of four poles. This may have reference to the Bible, where the couple was taken to a specially prepared tent to spend their wedding night. Or it may represent the tallit that the groom used to cover his bride, symbolically taking her under his protection.

So it is not a direct literal translation of the Hebrew term, but more likely a meaning derived by association.

I stopped reading the article after that because it lacked credibility. However, if I am wrong I would love to see where tal=tent can be found in Hebrew.

Ross David Baron, PhD

Thank you for this. What a great explanation of the symbolism that can so often be overlooked and seen merely as an oddity. It is also a gentle reminder that there is more meaning in the scriptures than what you initially read, that we really must study, search and ask questions to gain full understanding.

Julie

Nicely done!

David Littlefield

Now I can understand more the significance of stories like the woman who touched the hem of Jesus’ garment. But even more, it has helped me see more of the divine genius bestowed on the Prophet as he helped bring back the ordinances of the gospel. It hasn’t been a good day for me today at work, but after reading this beautiful article I have felt peace and reassurance. Today I am the weary woman who touched the hem of the Master’s garment–through this article–and I have been strengthened in my testimony. Thank you, Jeniffer! God bless you.