Hebrew · H224, H8550 · unreviewed

אוּרִים וְתֻמִּים

Urim , the oracular brilliancy of the figures in the high-priest's breastplate · perfections , i.e. (techn.) one of the epithets of the objects in the high-priest's breastplate as an emblem of complete Truth

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אוּרִים H224 Urim , the oracular brilliancy of the figures in the high-priest's breastplate
Pronunciation ʾûriym
Sacred lot-casting device in the high-priest's ephod, enabling direct divine communication through illumination or casting
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תֻּמִּים H8550 perfections , i.e. (techn.) one of the epithets of the objects in the high-priest's breastplate as an emblem of complete Truth
Pronunciation tûmiym
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What does אוּרִים וְתֻמִּים (Urim ve-Thummim) mean in the Bible?

אוּרִים · תֻּמִּים is a Hebrew word meaning "Priestly means of seeking divine decision.". Priestly means of seeking divine decision.

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Meaning

Priestly means of seeking divine decision.
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