ΘΕΡΑΦΕΙΝ, θεραφειν
THERAPHEIN, theraphein
Sounds Like: theh-RAH-fayn
Translations: teraphim, household idols, images, idol, a household idol
From the root: ΤΕΡΑΦΙΜ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to household idols or images, often associated with divination or family inheritance rights in ancient Near Eastern cultures. They could be small figurines kept in a home, sometimes consulted for guidance or used in religious rituals. The term is a transliteration of the Hebrew word 'teraphim'.
Inflection: Plural, Neuter
Strong’s number: H8655 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Swete's Recension of the Greek Septuagint
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