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Touching the name, Moses called Ti-Taphoth, which has many etymologies, however, was used in ancient rites and for many different interpretations. The Septuagint (The ancient Greek translation of the Jewish scriptures. An old testament source for early Christians. Credible proof for Messianic prophecy) translates them as immovable ornaments. The Rabbines call them Tephilim, prayer ornaments.<ref>[Moses and Aaron: Civil And Ecclesiastical Rites, Used By The Ancient Hebrewes, by Thomas Godwin]</ref> . | Touching the name, Moses called Ti-Taphoth, which has many etymologies, however, was used in ancient rites and for many different interpretations. The Septuagint (The ancient Greek translation of the Jewish scriptures. An old testament source for early Christians. Credible proof for Messianic prophecy) translates them as immovable ornaments. The Rabbines call them Tephilim, prayer ornaments.<ref>[Moses and Aaron: Civil And Ecclesiastical Rites, Used By The Ancient Hebrewes, by Thomas Godwin]</ref> . | ||
==Phylactery== | |||
Phylactery may refer to: | |||
An amulet or charm, worn for its supposed magical or supernatural powerA speech scroll in mediaeval art, which contains or represents speechTefillin, boxes containing Torah verses worn by some Jews when praying | |||