Phylactery
φυλακτήριονStrong’s G5440phulaktērion
Appears in 1 verse of the New Testament
In short
Phulaktērion is the Greek word usually translated “phylacteries”. It appears in 1 verse of the New Testament.
“But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments,”
Meaning
Usually translated “phylacteries”. Open the dictionary entry below for the full range of meaning, with the verses it cites.
How it's translated
- phylacteries 1
Word-by-word English from the STEPBible tagged text.
Where it's used most
- Matthew 1
1 book in all.
Explore in Scripture
Greek dictionary
φυλακτήριον phulaktērion · phylactery
φυλακτήριον, -ου, τό 1. an outpost, fortification (Thuc., al.). 2. a safeguard (Plat.). 3. an amulet (Plut., al.); in NT for the Talmudic תְּפִלִּין, a prayer fillet, a phylactery, a small strip of parchment on which portions of the law were written and worn on the forehead and next the heart (cf. Exo.13:16): Mat.23:5.† (AS)
From STEPBible’s Greek lexicon (based on Abbott-Smith).
Webster's 1828 Dictionary
How the English word “phylactery” was understood when the King James Version was still the common Bible of English readers.
PHYLAC'TERY, noun
[Gr. to defend or guard.]
- In a general sense, any charm, spell or amulet worn as a preservative from danger or disease.
- Among the Jews, a slip of parchment on which was written some text of Scripture, particularly of the decalogue, worn by devout persons on the forehead, breast or neck as a mark of their religion.
- Among the primitive christians, a case in which they inclosed the relics of the dead.
Noah Webster, An American Dictionary of the English Language (1828). Verse references are checked against the KJV. Read the full entry.
Verses are from the King James Version. Word meanings come from the original Greek, not from any one translation.