Phylacteries in the Bible

Meaning: things to be especially observed

Exact Match

So it shall serve as a sign on your hand and as phylacteries on your forehead, for with a powerful hand the Lord brought us out of Egypt.”

Thematic Bible



But they do all their works in order to be seen of men. They make their phylacteries broad and enlarge the borders of their garments.

You shall make for yourself tassels on the four corners of your cloak with which you cover.

Therefore you shall lay up these my words in your hearts and in your souls, and bind them for a sign upon your hand, so that they may be as frontlets between your eyes.


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