This word comes from the name of Thummim.
Definition
plural of H8537; perfections, i.e. (techn.) one of the epithets of the objects in the high-priest's breastplate as an emblem of complete Truth
Traditional renderings: Thummim.
Traditional renderings: Thummim.
Glossary entries
Where it occurs
Occurrences
5 total
- Exodus 28:30הַתֻּמִּ֔ים · and ThummimAnd place the Urim and Thummim in the breastpiece of judgment, so that they will also be over Aaron’s heart whenever he comes before the LORD. Aaron will continually carry the judgment of the sons of Israel over his heart before the LORD.
- Leviticus 8:8הַתֻּמִּֽים׃ · and ThummimThen he put the breastpiece on him and placed the Urim and Thummim in the breastpiece.
- Deuteronomy 33:8תֻּמֶּ֥יךָ · [Give] Your Thummim [to Levi]Concerning Levi he said: “Give Your Thummim to Levi and Your Urim to Your godly one, whom You tested at Massah and contested at the waters of Meribah.
- Ezra 2:63וּלְתֻמִּֽים׃ · and ThummimThe governor ordered them not to eat the most holy things until there was a priest to consult the Urim and Thummim.
- Nehemiah 7:65וְתוּמִּֽים׃ · and ThummimThe governor ordered them not to eat the most holy things until there was a priest to consult the Urim and Thummim.