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  1. Teraphim: "Teraphim (Hebrew: ףָרְתּ tərāf; plural: Hebrew: םיִפָרְתּ tərāfīm) 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

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    Despite being plural, teraphim may refer to singular objects. Teraphim is defined in classical rabbinical literature as "disgraceful things", [2] but this is dismissed by modern etymologists. Many Bible translations into English translate it as idols or household god (s); its exact meaning in ancient times is unknown.

  3. Teraphim: This word occurs only in the plural, and denotes images connected with magical rites. The derivation of the name is obscure. In one case-(1 Samuel 19:13, 16).-a single statue seems to be intended by the plural. The teraphim, translated "images" in the Authorized Version, carried away from Laban by Rachel were regarded by Laban as gods ...

  4. H8655 - תְּרָפִים tᵉrâphîym, ter-aw-feme'; plural from ; a healer; Teraphim (singular or plural) a family idol:—idols(-atry), images, teraphim.

  5. The teraphim, translated "images" in the Authorized Version, carried away from Laban by Rachel were regarded by Laban as gods, and it would therefore appear that they were used by those who added corrupt practices to the patriarchal religion.

  6. Teraphim. This word occurs only in the plural, and denotes images connected with magical rites. The derivation of the name is obscure. In one case -- ( 1 Samuel 19:13 1 Samuel 19:16) --a single statue seems to be intended by the plural. The teraphim, translated "images" in the Authorized Version, carried away from Laban by Rachel were regarded ...

  7. Teraphim. This word occurs only in the plural, and denotes images connected with magical rites. The derivation of the name is obscure. In one case -- (1 Samuel 19:13,16) --a single statue seems to be intended by the plural. The teraphim, translated "images" in the Authorized Version, carried away from Laban by Rachel were regarded by Laban as ...

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