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Phylacteries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
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Another form of the phylactery consisted of two rolls of parchment, on which the same texts were written, enclosed in a case of black calfskin. This was worn on the left arm near the elbow, to which it was bound by a thong. It was called the "Tephillah on the arm."
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These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.
These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.
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Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Phylacteries'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ebd/p/phylacteries.html. 1897.
Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Phylacteries'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ebd/p/phylacteries.html. 1897.
