TERAPHIM

Etymology

Noun

teraphim (plural teraphims)

An idol or other image of reverence and divination among the ancient Hebrews; apparently especially a kind of household god.

Source: Wiktionary


Ter"a*phim, n. pl. Etym: [Heb. teraphim.]

Definition: 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. Dr. W. Smith (Bib. Dict.).

TERAPH

Ter"aph, n.; pl. Teraphs (.

Definition: See Teraphim.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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UNAMBIGUOUS

(adjective) having or exhibiting a single clearly defined meaning; “As a horror, apartheid...is absolutely unambiguous”- Mario Vargas Llosa


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