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Teraphim
Small idols or images of the ancient Hebrews and other Semitic peoples, worshipped by them as household gods or individual protecting deities (Judges 18:5, Hosea 3:4). The word itself is of uncertain origin.
Teraphim
This word is rendered "images," "idolatry," or the like. They are presently thought to have been small images, or household gods.
TERAPHIM.--"The use of these Images was to consult with them as with Oracles, concerning things for the present unknown, or future to come.
 See also: Judge, Gods, Craft, Spirit, Divination
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