Overview
The Bible addresses phylactery across 10 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Deuteronomy, Exodus and Matthew. Closely related themes include Commandments, Frontlets, Legends and Scriptures, the.
Key Bible verses about phylactery
Old Testament
Exodus
And it shall be for a sign unto thee upon thine hand, and for a memorial between thine eyes, that the LORD'S law may be in thy mouth: for with a strong hand hath the LORD brought thee out of Egypt.
And it shall be for a token upon thine hand, and for frontlets between thine eyes: for by strength of hand the LORD brought us forth out of Egypt.
Deuteronomy
Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD:
And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might.
And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart:
And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up. teach: Heb. whet, or, sharpen
And thou shalt bind them for a sign upon thine hand, and they shall be as frontlets between thine eyes.
And thou shalt write them upon the posts of thy house, and on thy gates.
Therefore shall ye lay up these my words in your heart and in your soul, and bind them for a sign upon your hand, that they may be as frontlets between your eyes.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying phylactery for yourself
- Begin with Exodus 13:9, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Deuteronomy, Exodus and Matthew each treat the theme.
- Widen the study to related themes: Commandments, Frontlets, Legends and Scriptures, the.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about phylactery?
The Bible addresses phylactery across 10 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Deuteronomy, Exodus and Matthew. Closely related themes include Commandments, Frontlets, Legends and Scriptures, the.
How many Bible verses are about phylactery?
The Bible references phylactery in 10 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention phylactery?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Exodus 13:9: “And it shall be for a sign unto thee upon thine hand, and for a memorial between thine eyes, that the LORD'S law may be in thy mouth: for with a strong hand hath the LORD brought thee out of Egypt.”
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