Bible dictionary for children
Phylactery
A phylactery is a small case containing Scripture, worn in Jewish prayer; tefillin is the Jewish name commonly used.
In simple words
What does it mean?
A phylactery is a small case containing Scripture, worn in Jewish prayer; tefillin is the Jewish name commonly used. It is part of a living religious practice.
Talk about it
How is respecting a practice different from approving someone showing off?
An example from the Bible
Matthew 23 criticizes making these items conspicuous to gain attention. The criticism concerns showing off, not permission to mock Jewish prayer.
Read Matthew 23:5 ↗A little more to explore
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Related reading: Matthew 23:5
But they do all their works to be seen by men. They make their phylacteries broad and enlarge the fringes of their garments,Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
