The practice of wearing such scripture - containing cases, known as phylacteries, had its origin in a literal interpretation of God’s direction to the Israelites, which says: “These words that I am commanding you today must prove to be on your heart...
Komme kanda piiblitsitaate sisaldavaid karbikesi, mida tuntakse ka nimetusega fülakteerion, sai alguse iisraellastele antud juhtnööri sõnasõnalisest tõlgendusest, milles Jumal ütles: „Need sõnad, mis ma täna sulle annan, jäägu su südamesse!...