On the Term Phylacteries (Matt 23:5)

Abstract

Although it is widely agreed that the phylacteries mentioned in Matt 23:5 aretĕfîllîn, this equation has not gone entirely unquestioned. L. Blau stated that only the wordstěfîllâ(singular) andtĕfîllîn(plural) are used in Talmudic literature, and that conclusions based on the word phylacteries are without foundation, “since this name was not used in truly Jewish circles.” G. G. Fox argued that since Greek phylaktēria refers to charms or amulets, and since for the Pharisee thetĕfîllînwere truly spiritual symbols rather than magical amulets, Matthew's use of the term must be a misrepresentation, probably intentional, expressing his contempt fortĕfîllîn.

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