Phylactery (noun)

A small leather box containing verses from the Torah worn on the head and arm as a reminder of God's commandments in Jewish tradition.

Origin:

The word "phylactery" comes from the greek "phulaktērion" which means "amulet" or "protection". it is used in jewish tradition to refer to small leather boxes containing verses from the torah worn on the head and arm as a reminder of god"s commandments.

Examples:

1. He placed the phylactery on his forehead before reciting the morning prayers.
2. The phylactery is worn during morning prayers as a reminder of God's commandments.
3. The custom of wearing a phylactery is based on a passage in the book of Deuteronomy.
4. Phylactery are worn by observant Jewish men during morning prayers.
5. The Phylactery is a small leather box containing verses from the Torah worn on the head and arm as a reminder of God's commandments in Jewish tradition.