Bible Dictionary
Phylacteries
Phylacteries were small leather cases containing passages from the Law, worn by Jewish men on the arm and forehead. Jesus condemned the Pharisees for enlarging them to make their religious devotion conspicuous before others.
Biblical Usage
Phylacteries are mentioned in the supplied material in Matthew 23:5, where Jesus rebuked the Pharisees for enlarging them to make their religious observance conspicuous before others.
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