KJV dictionary & concordance

phylacteries

Meaning of “phylacteries”

Articles bearing Scripture, worn as signs on the hand or between the eyes.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-references

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First occurrence: Matthew 23:5

Complete exact-word concordance

KJV PCE

But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments,

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The 1611 reading & marginal notes

1611 witness · Matthew 23:5 · retained source text

But all their workes they doe, for to be seene of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments,

1611 marginal noteNum. 15.38. deut. 22.12.

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