Lexicon Tummim: Perfections Original Word: תֻּמִים Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Thummim Plural of tom; perfections, i.e. (techn.) One of the epithets of the objects in the high-priest's breastplate as an emblem of complete Truth -- Thummim. see HEBREW tom NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originprobably the same as tom, q.v. NASB Translation Thummim (5). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root תָּם (tam), meaning "complete" or "perfect."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for תֻּמִים (Tumim) in the Strong's Greek lexicon, as the concept is unique to the Hebrew Scriptures and the religious practices of ancient Israel. However, the Greek term "teleios" (Strong's Greek 5046), meaning "perfect" or "complete," shares a conceptual similarity in terms of denoting completeness or perfection. Usage: The word תֻּמִים (Tumim) appears in the context of the Urim and Thummim, which were used to discern God's will in specific situations. The exact nature and function of the Tumim are not fully detailed in the biblical text, but they are understood to be part of the high priest's garments, used for divine guidance. Context: The term תֻּמִים (Tumim) is closely associated with the Urim, forming the pair known as the Urim and Thummim. These were integral to the high priest's breastplate, known as the "breastplate of judgment" (Exodus 28:30). The Urim and Thummim were used to seek God's counsel on important matters, particularly those concerning the nation of Israel. The precise method of their use is not described in detail in the Scriptures, leading to various interpretations and theories among scholars and theologians. The Urim and Thummim are mentioned in several passages, including Exodus 28:30, Leviticus 8:8, Numbers 27:21, Deuteronomy 33:8, 1 Samuel 28:6, Ezra 2:63, and Nehemiah 7:65. In these contexts, they are depicted as instruments of divine revelation, providing answers to questions posed by the leaders of Israel. The use of the Urim and Thummim ceased with the destruction of the First Temple, and their exact nature remains a subject of historical and theological inquiry. Forms and Transliterations הַתֻּמִּ֔ים הַתֻּמִּֽים׃ התמים התמים׃ וְתוּמִּֽים׃ וּלְתֻמִּֽים׃ ולתמים׃ ותומים׃ תֻּמֶּ֥יךָ תמיך hat·tum·mîm hattumMim hattummîm tum·me·ḵā tumMeicha tummeḵā ū·lə·ṯum·mîm uletumMim ūləṯummîm vetumMim wə·ṯūm·mîm wəṯūmmîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 28:30 HEB: הָאוּרִים֙ וְאֶת־ הַתֻּמִּ֔ים וְהָיוּ֙ עַל־ NAS: the Urim and the Thummim, and they shall be over KJV: the Urim and the Thummim; and they shall be upon Aaron's INT: of judgment the Urim and the Thummim become shall be over Leviticus 8:8 Deuteronomy 33:8 Ezra 2:63 Nehemiah 7:65 5 Occurrences |
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