Phylactery (Noun)
Meaning
(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.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- He carefully wrapped the phylactery around his left arm, reciting prayers as he secured the leather straps.
- In the crowded synagogue, men of all ages wore their phylacteries as a symbol of devotion to their faith.
- The young boy's bar mitzvah marked the beginning of his new tradition of wearing a phylactery during morning prayers.
- Rabbi Klein gently taught his student the proper way to tie the phylactery on his forehead.
- As he unwrapped the phylactery from his arm, he felt a sense of peace and connection to his heritage.