- Thummim
- n. one of the sacred instruments (Urim and Thummim) of ancient Jews, worn by high priest in breastplate in some ceremonies.
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Thummim — Thummim, s. Urim und Thummim … Kleines Konversations-Lexikon
Thummim — [thum′im] n. 〚Heb tummīm, pl. of tōm, perfection〛 see URIM AND THUMMIM * * * … Universalium
Thummim — [thum′im] n. [Heb tummīm, pl. of tōm, perfection] see URIM AND THUMMIM … English World dictionary
Thummim — Thum mim, n. pl. [Heb., pl. of th[=o]m perfection.] A mysterious part or decoration of the breastplate of the Jewish high priest. See the note under {Urim}. [1913 Webster] [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Thummim — (jüd. Alterth), s.u. Urim … Pierer's Universal-Lexikon
Thummim — (Tummim), s. Urim und Tummim … Meyers Großes Konversations-Lexikon
THUMMIM — vide infra Urim … Hofmann J. Lexicon universale
Thummim — Perfection (LXX., truth; Vulg., veritas ), Ex. 28:30; Deut. 33:8; Judg. 1:1; 20:18; 1 Sam. 14:3, 18; 23:9; 2 Sam. 21:1. What the Urim and Thummim were cannot be determined with any certainty. All we certainly know is that they were a certain… … Easton's Bible Dictionary
Thummim — Devices to ascertain the will of God. Urim and Thummim were consulted by the chief priest (Num. 27:21; 1 Sam. 14:41; 28:6), but they fell into disuse. They were worn in a pouch on the ephod garment (Exod. 28:30) … Dictionary of the Bible
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