U·rim and Thum·mim (y r  m  n th mm, rm; tmm)pl.n. Sacred objects carried inside the breastplate of the high priest of ancient Israel and used as oracular media to divine the will of God. [Partial translation of Hebrew 'ûrîm w  tummîm : 'ûrîm, perhaps pl. of 'ûr, flame, light (from 'ôr, to be light; see  wr in Semitic roots) + w-, and + tummîm, pl. of t m, completion, integrity (from tam, to be complete; see tmm in Semitic roots).] |
Urim and Thummim [ˈjʊərɪm ˈθʌmɪm]
n
(Christian Religious Writings / Bible) Old Testament two objects probably used as oracles and carried in the breastplate of the high priest (Exodus 28:30)
[from Hebrew]
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| Noun | 1. | Urim and Thummim - lots thrown to determine God's answers to yes-no questions answer - the speech act of replying to a question |
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