Noun(1) (Judaism, known collectively as tefillin, on the forehead and the left arm(2) (Judaism) either of two small leather cases containing texts from the Hebrew Scriptures (known collectively as tefillin)(3) traditionally worn (on the forehead and the left arm) by Jewish men during morning prayer
Noun(1) (Judaism, known collectively as tefillin, on the forehead and the left arm(2) (Judaism) either of two small leather cases containing texts from the Hebrew Scriptures (known collectively as tefillin)(3) traditionally worn (on the forehead and the left arm) by Jewish men during morning prayer
(1) Their phylacteries and fringes were given as tactile reminders of who they are-covenant children of the uniquely sovereign God.(2) On the cross, Jesus wears the phylacteries of a devout Jew and holds the Torah scroll in his right hand.(3) Nearby, you will frequently see a table set out with spare pairs of Tefillin - phylacteries .(4) While He did not oppose the use of phylacteries among His fellow Jews (unconverted Jews that is, Christian Jews didn't use them), He strongly rebuked those who merely wore them for show.(5) Although not usually religious he grasped the Jewish artefacts, his phylacteries , in his jacket pocket.
