Greek Meaning of phylactery

Φυλακτήριον

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Definitions and Meaning of phylactery in English

Wordnet

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

Webster

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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Φυλακτήριον

(Judaism) either of two small leather cases containing texts from the Hebrew Scriptures (known collectively as tefillin); traditionally worn (on the forehead an

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phylacteries => φυλακτήρια, phylacterical => φυλακτΑν, phylacteric => Φυλακτά, phylactered => με φυλακτήρια, phylacter => φυλακτήριο,