G5440: φυλακτήριον
phylaktḗrion · “phylactery”
Definition
a guard-case, i.e. "phylactery" for wearing slips of Scripture texts
KJV translates it as: phylactery
Word origin: neuter of a derivative of G5442 (φυλάσσω);
Extended definition
φυλακτήριον, -ου, τό
1. an outpost, fortification (Thuc., al.).
2. a safeguard (Plat.).
3. an amulet (Plut., al.); in NT for the Talmudic תְּפִלִּין, a prayer fillet, a phylactery, a small strip of parchment on which portions of the law were written and worn on the forehead and next the heart (cf. Exo.13:16): Mat.23:5.†
(AS)
1. an outpost, fortification (Thuc., al.).
2. a safeguard (Plat.).
3. an amulet (Plut., al.); in NT for the Talmudic תְּפִלִּין, a prayer fillet, a phylactery, a small strip of parchment on which portions of the law were written and worn on the forehead and next the heart (cf. Exo.13:16): Mat.23:5.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G5440 is translated
- phylacteries ×1
Bible verses with G5440 (phylaktḗrion)
Phylaktḗrion appears in 1 verse.
- Matthew 23:5
But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments,