Strong’s H2903

טוֹפָפָה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

towphaphah

Pronunciation

toh-tah-FOHT

Definition

Frontlets, phylacteries

Meaning

a fillet for, the forehead

Usage

The term "totaphoth" refers to small boxes or bands worn on the forehead or arm, containing scrolls of Scripture. These are known as phylacteries in later Jewish tradition. The word is used in the context of commandments given to the Israelites to keep God's laws ever-present in their lives.

Bible references

Exodus 13:16;Deuteronomy 6:8;Deuteronomy 11:18