ter|a|phim

ter|a|phim
ter|a|phim «TEHR uh fihm», noun (plural), singular ter|aph «TEHR uhf».
images or idols of the household gods used as oracles by the ancient Hebrew and kindred peoples (in the Bible, Genesis 31:19).
[< La Latin theraphim < Hebrew tåfim images]

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  • teraph — ter·aph (tĕrʹəf) n. pl. ter·a·phim ( ə fĭm) A small image or idol representing an ancient Semitic household god.   [Back formation from teraphim, teraphim, from Hebrew tərāpîm, household gods.] * * * …   Universalium

  • Teraphim — Ter a*phim, n. pl. [Heb. ter[=a]ph[=i]m.] 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 …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • teraph — ter•aph [[t]ˈtɛr əf[/t]] n. pl. a•phim [[t] ə fɪm[/t]] jud an idol or image revered by the ancient Hebrews and kindred peoples, apparently as a household god • Etymology: 1350–1400; ME theraphym < LL < Gk < Heb tərāphīm …   From formal English to slang

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