Dictionary of Bible Themes A leather box containing four sections of the law (Ex 11:13-21) written on parchment, and which Jewish men tied to the forehead and left arm (close to the heart) before morning prayers. The practice of wearing phylacteries arose, probably after the exile, from a literal interpretation by pious Jews of passages such as Ex 13:9. Exodus 13:11-16The significance of wearing phylacteries See also A reminder of God's deliverance Exodus 13:1-10Deuteronomy 11:13-21 A reminder of God's requirements Psalms 119:11Proverbs 3:1-3 Phylacteries, when worn, were to be an outward sign of the importance of taking God's word into the heart See also Deuteronomy 6:4-9; 30:14Romans 10:8 Deuteronomy 32:46 Psalms 37:31; 40:8 Proverbs 6:21; 7:2-3 Jeremiah 31:33 Isaiah 44:5 Revelation 7:3 A sign of allegiance and belonging See also Songs 8:6Revelation 9:4; 14:1 Matthew 23:5 The practice of wearing phylacteries See also Jesus Christ condemns the Pharisees for wearing phylacteries for outward show. 1670 symbols5012 heart 5035 mind 5375 law 7394 memorial |
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