tefillin
IPA: tˈɛfɪɫɪn
Root Word: Tefillin
noun
- Tefillin (Israeli Hebrew: / ; Askhenazic pronunciation: ) or phylacteries, are a set of small black leather boxes with leather straps containing scrolls of parchment inscribed with verses from the Torah.
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Examples of "tefillin" in Sentences
- Every morning, observant Jewish men put on their tefillin as part of their prayer ritual
- Tefillin consist of two black leather boxes containing parchment scrolls with verses from the Torah
- The practice of wearing tefillin connects individuals to their faith and heritage
- During special occasions, some people choose to wear tefillin throughout the day
- Learning how to properly wrap the tefillin can be a meaningful part of a religious education
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