"teraphim" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈtɛɹəfɪm/ Forms: teraphims [plural]
Etymology: From ecclesiastical Latin theraphim, from Ancient Greek θεραφίν (theraphín), from Hebrew תְּרָפִים (t'rafím, “household gods”). Etymology templates: {{der|en|la|theraphim}} Latin theraphim, {{uder|en|grc|θεραφίν}} Ancient Greek θεραφίν (theraphín), {{uder|en|he|תְּרָפִים||household gods|tr=t'rafím}} Hebrew תְּרָפִים (t'rafím, “household gods”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} teraphim (plural teraphims)
  1. An idol or other image of reverence and divination among the ancient Hebrews; apparently especially a kind of household god. Categories (topical): Bible Translations (An idol or other image): terafim [masculine] (French), terafim [masculine] (Spanish)

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