TERAPHIMS

Noun

teraphims

plural of teraphim

Source: Wiktionary


TERAPHIM

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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