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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.

Synonyms

  • Tefillin
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