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  • Sanctus@lemmy.worldEnglish
    25·
    10 months ago

    Matthew 23:5

    But they do all their deeds to be noticed by men; for they broaden their phylacteries and lengthen the tassels of their garments.

    • jordanlund@lemmy.worldM
      18·
      10 months ago

      Matthew 6:1

      “Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven.”

    • HWK_290@lemmy.worldEnglish
      10·
      10 months ago

      phylacteries (plural noun)

      1. a small leather box containing Hebrew texts on vellum, worn by Jewish men at morning prayer as a reminder to keep the law.
      • Crowfiend@lemmy.world
        21·
        10 months ago

        Also, what a necromancer keeps their soul in so they can come back from death.

        Kinda like Voldemort.

    • ChunkMcHorkle@lemmy.worldEnglish
      41·
      10 months ago

      “His phylactery is broader than mine! Not fair! I want a broad phylactery! MOM!!”

      “Son, your tassels are longer. When you get older, you’ll appreciate this more.”