phylactery (Meaning)
phylactery (n)
(Judaism) either of two small leather cases containing texts from the Hebrew Scriptures (known collectively as tefillin); traditionally worn (on the forehead and the left arm) by Jewish men during morning prayer
phylactery (n.)
Any charm or amulet worn as a preservative from danger or disease.
A small square box, made either of parchment or of black calfskin, containing slips of parchment or vellum on which are written the scriptural passages Exodus xiii. 2-10, and 11-17, Deut. vi. 4-9, 13-22. They are worn by Jews on the head and left arm, on week-day mornings, during the time of prayer.
Among the primitive Christians, a case in which the relics of the dead were inclosed.
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(Judaism) either of two small leather cases containing texts from the Hebrew Scriptures (known collectively as tefillin); traditionally worn (on the forehead an
talisman,amulet, symbol, charm,fetich, mascot, emblem, philter, juju, totem
spell, spell, curse, curse, hoodoo, jinx,hex, hex, jinx, hoodoo
The devout Jew carefully attached phylacteries to his forehead and arm during morning prayers.
The phylacteries contained verses from the Torah, reminders of God's presence and commandments.
The phylactery on his forehead signified that he was setting his mind on God's laws.
The leather strap that held the phylactery in place symbolized the yoke of divine obedience.
