Phylaktḗrion — G5440

Definition

neuter noun

a guard-case, i.e. "phylactery" for wearing slips of Scripture texts

1. a fortified place provided with a garrison, a station for a guard or garrison
2. a preservative or safeguard, an amulet

Usually translated as

phylactery

Origin

neuter of a derivative of G5442

• phylássō (G5442)

Occurrences

Phylaktḗrion occurs 1 time in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Matthew (1)

• Matthew 23:5 — But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries (φυλακτήρια), and enlarge the borders of their garments,