Phylactery: meaning, definitions and examples

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phylactery

 

[ fษชหˆlรฆk.tษ™r.i ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

religious artifact

A phylactery is a small leather box containing Hebrew texts on parchment, worn by Jewish men during weekday morning prayers as a sign of faith and obedience to God's commandments. The purpose of the phylactery is to serve as a physical reminder of the covenant between God and the Jewish people. It is traditionally worn on the arm and forehead. The practice originates from biblical commandments and has been observed for centuries, particularly in Orthodox Jewish communities.

Synonyms

tefillin

Examples of usage

  • He carefully placed the phylactery on his head.
  • During the morning service, many members donned their phylacteries.
  • The rabbi explained the significance of the phylactery.
  • He removed his phylactery after completing the prayer.

Translations

Translations of the word "phylactery" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น filactรฉrio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเคฟเคฒเฅˆเค•เฅเคŸเคฐเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Amulett

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ phylactery

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ั–ะปะฐะบั‚ะตั€ั–ะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ filakterium

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใ‚ฃใƒฉใ‚ฏใƒˆใƒชใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท phylactรจre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ filacterio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท filaktรถr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•„๋ฝํ…Œ๋ฆฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ููŠู„ูƒุชุฑูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ filakterium

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ filakterium

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŠค่บซ็ฌฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ filakterij

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ filaktera

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั„ะธะปะฐะบั‚ะตั€ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ˜แƒšแƒแƒฅแƒขแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ filakter

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ filacterio

Etymology

The word 'phylactery' comes from the Greek word 'phylaktฤ“rion', which means 'a safeguard' or 'protection'. This term is derived from 'phylaktฤ“s', meaning 'to guard' or 'to protect'. The use of phylacteries has its roots in Jewish scriptural texts, specifically in the Torah, which instructs the faithful to bind certain words and commandments on their bodies and doorposts. Historically, this practice has become a significant ritual element in Judaism, symbolizing devotion and adherence to God's laws. Phylacteries consist of two black boxes made of leather, each containing scrolls with specific biblical passages. The tradition of wearing them is linked to the historical experiences and spiritual identity of the Jewish people, and it has been passed down through generations as a means of maintaining faith and religious observance.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,766, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.