Teraphim

[terəfɪm]

Definition

(n. pl.) Images connected with the magical rites used by those Israelites who added corrupt practices to the patriarchal religion. Teraphim were consulted by the Israelites for oracular answers.

Typist: Xavier

Definition

n.pl. a Hebrew word of uncertain derivation denoting a certain kind of images idols or household gods of a human figure associated with divination and commonly used in the popular worship:—sing. Ter′aph.

Typist: Rebecca