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teraphimnoun
An idol or other image of reverence and divination among the ancient Hebrews; apparently especially a kind of household god.
Webster Dictionary
Teraphim
images connected with the magical rites used by those Israelites who added corrupt practices to the patriarchal religion. Teraphim were consulted by the Israelites for oracular answers
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Teraphim
Teraphim is a Hebrew word from the Bible, found only in the plural, of uncertain etymology. Despite being plural, Teraphim may refer to singular objects, using the Hebrew plural of excellence. The word Teraphim is explained in classical rabbinical literature as meaning disgraceful things, and in many English translations of the Bible it is translated as idols, or household god, though its exact meaning is more specific than this, but unknown precisely.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Teraphim
ter′a-fim, n.pl. a Hebrew word of uncertain derivation, denoting a certain kind of images, idols, or household gods, of a human figure, associated with divination, and commonly used in the popular worship:—sing. Ter′aph. [Heb.]
The Nuttall Encyclopedia
Teraphim
small images, a sort of household gods among the Hebrews, consulted as oracles, and endowed with some magic virtue.
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teraphimnoun
"The teraphim were idols, and they were made in the following way. The head of a man, who had to be a first born, was cut off and the hair plucked out. The head was then sprinkled with salt and anointed with oil. Afterwards a little plaque, of copper or gold, was inscribed with the name of an idol and placed under the tongue of the decapitated head. The head was set in a room, candles were lit before it, and people made obeisance. And if any man fell down before it, the head began to speak, and answered all questions that were addressed to it." Jewish Encyclopedia, New York, 1901-06, Vol. XII, S.V. "Teraphim"
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of teraphim in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of teraphim in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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