Gebetsriemen — meaning in English

English meaning

amulet noun A small charm, symbol, or piece of jewelry worn or carried in the belief that it protects the wearer from harm or bad luck.
phylactery noun In Judaism, either of two small leather boxes containing scrolls of Torah passages, traditionally strapped to the arm and forehead during morning prayers.

Gebetsriemen is used for these senses in English:

amulet A religious article, protective charm, or ornament, usually bearing cultural or magical symbols, worn for protection against ill will, negative influences, or evil spirits.
phylactery Either of two small leather cases containing scrolls with passages from the Torah, traditionally worn by a Jewish man (one on the arm (usually the left) and one on the forehead) and now sometimes by a woman at certain morning prayers as a reminder to obey the law as set out in the Bible; a tefilla.

noun In Judaism, either of two small leather boxes containing scrolls of Torah passages, traditionally strapped to the arm and forehead during morning prayers.
noun In fantasy fiction and role-playing games, an enchanted object used to contain and protect a being's soul, most often a lich's.