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phylactery meaning in Tamil

நாடா nāṭā

/fɪˈlæktəɹi//fəˈlæktəɹi/

phylactery in Tamil: நாடா (nāṭā). In English, phylactery means either of two small leather cases containing scrolls with passages from the Torah, traditionally worn by a Jewish man (one on the arm (usually the left) and one on the forehead) and now sometimes by a woman at certain morning prayers as a reminder to obey the law as set out in the Bible; a tefilla.

Tamil words for phylactery

either of two small leather cases containing scrolls with passages from the Torah
நாடா nāṭā

English meaning of phylactery

  1. noun Either of two small leather cases containing scrolls with passages from the Torah, traditionally worn by a Jewish man (one on the arm (usually the left) and one on the forehead) and now sometimes by a woman at certain morning prayers as a reminder to obey the law as set out in the Bible; a tefilla.
  2. noun A profession of faith, or religious or traditional observance; also, a reminder.
  3. noun A fringe which an Israelite was required to wear as a reminder to obey the law as set out in the Bible; (by extension) any fringe or border.
  4. noun Synonym of amulet (“a protective charm or ornament”).

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What is the meaning of phylactery in Tamil?
Phylactery in Tamil is நாடா (nāṭā).
phylactery என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Phylactery: நாடா (nāṭā).
What does phylactery mean in English?
Phylactery means either of two small leather cases containing scrolls with passages from the Torah, traditionally worn by a Jewish man (one on the arm (usually the left) and one on the forehead) and now sometimes by a woman at certain morning prayers as a reminder to obey the law as set out in the Bible; a tefilla.

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