Associations to the word «Phylactery»

Wiktionary

PHYLACTERY, noun. (Judaism) Either of the two small leather cases, containing biblical scrolls, worn by Jewish men at morning prayer; the tefilla.
PHYLACTERY, noun. Any small object worn for its magical or supernatural power; an amulet or charm.

Dictionary definition

PHYLACTERY, noun. (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.

Wise words

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