Where is the Blue Ribbon Option? In Numbers 15:38, the Hebrew word "Tekayleth" was translated in the KJV to mean blue, however, the "Tekayleth" means violet in Hebrew, not blue and even the concordance agrees. Why did the KJV use blue? The KJV is an Old English Translation of Hebrew Words. At the time of translation, blue was used to describe violet as violet contained more blue than red, it was only logical. However, this is corrected in the concordance which even describes this "blue" shade to actually be violet. There is an abundant of Historical evidence too! Set-apart to Yah Apparel can not and will not offer the wrong color. Choose none and add your own blue ribbon if you are still not convinced.