ΦΥΛΑΚΤΗΡΑΣ, φυλακτηρας
PHYLAKTĒRAS, phylaktēras
Sounds Like: foo-lak-TEE-ras
Translations: phylactery, amulet, safeguard, a phylactery, an amulet, a safeguard
From the root: ΦΥΛΑΚΤΗΡ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to a phylactery, which is a small leather box containing scripture passages, worn by Jewish men during prayer. It can also refer more broadly to an amulet or charm worn for protection, or a safeguard. It is used to denote something that offers protection or serves as a reminder of religious law.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine
Strong’s number: G5440 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' The Jewish War
- Book Seven — 8:40
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