Strong's Lexicon Tummim: Perfections Original Word: תֻּמִים Word Origin: Derived from the root תָּם (tam), meaning "complete" or "innocent." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "Tummim" in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as the concept is unique to the Hebrew Scriptures and the priestly practices of ancient Israel. Usage: The term "Tummim" is often paired with "Urim" (אוּרִים) and refers to a set of objects used by the high priest in ancient Israel to discern the will of God. The Urim and Tummim were kept in the breastplate of judgment worn by the high priest and were used for divination or decision-making, particularly in matters of national importance or when seeking divine guidance. Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of ancient Israel, the Urim and Tummim were part of the priestly garments and held significant religious importance. They were considered a means through which God communicated His will to the leaders of Israel. The exact nature and appearance of the Urim and Tummim are not described in detail in the Bible, leading to various interpretations and theories. They were likely stones or objects that were cast or drawn to reveal God's decision. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originprobably the same as tom, q.v. NASB Translation Thummim (5). 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 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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