Hebrew · H224, H8550

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 phrase meaning "Priestly means of seeking divine decision.".

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What does אוּרִים · תֻּמִּים mean in the Bible?

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H224, H8550?

H224, H8550 is connected to 12 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. Priestly means of seeking divine decision.

Strong's H224, H8550

Lexical occurrences 12 verses

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Priestly means of seeking divine decision.

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