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teraph Meaning
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teraph (n.)
See Teraphim.
teraph Sentence Examples
- The ancient Israelites worshiped teraphim, small household gods believed to bring good fortune.
- Rachel stole her father's teraphim when her family fled from Laban.
- Laban was furious when he discovered Rachel had taken his teraphim, believing they contained his household blessings.
- The prophet Samuel condemned the use of teraphim as idolatry, calling them "things of naught."
- The Babylonian exile led to a decline in the practice of teraphim worship as the Israelites adopted more monotheistic beliefs.
- Archaeological excavations in Israel have uncovered numerous teraphim, providing insights into their shape and function.
- Some scholars believe teraphim were originally used for ancestor veneration, while others argue they were simply domestic idols.
- The exact nature and significance of teraphim remain a subject of debate among biblical scholars.
- Despite their prohibition in the Bible, teraphim continued to be used in some Jewish communities, particularly in remote villages.
- The concept of teraphim has been referenced in modern popular culture, particularly in works of fantasy and the occult.
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The ancient Israelites worshiped teraphim, small household gods believed to bring good fortune.
Rachel stole her father's teraphim when her family fled from Laban.
Laban was furious when he discovered Rachel had taken his teraphim, believing they contained his household blessings.
The prophet Samuel condemned the use of teraphim as idolatry, calling them "things of naught."
