Teraph
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Teraph is a noun meaning An idol or other image of reverence and divination among the ancient Hebrews; apparently especially a kind of household god.
Meaning
An idol or other image of reverence and divination among the ancient Hebrews; apparently especially a kind of household god.
Example Sentences
Now Laban had gone to shear his sheep: and Rachel stole the teraphim that were her father's.
Word Forms
- teraphs
- teraphim
Synonyms for teraph
Depending on context, synonyms include teraphim.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include housegod, pastophorium, dingir, penates, moloch, aspect.
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