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urim and thummim

/ˈjʊərɪm ænd ˈθʌmɪm/

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/ˈjʊərɪm ænd ˈθʌmɪm/formal
  • ruОбъекты, упомянутые в еврейской Библии, использовавшиеся первосвященником для определения воли Бога, часто ассоциируемые с бросанием жребия для получения ответов «да/нет» или божественного руководства.

Objects mentioned in the Hebrew Bible, used by the high priest to determine God's will, often associated with casting lots for yes/no answers or divine guidance.

  1. Biblical divination objectsC2formal

    Sacred objects used by ancient Hebrew priests to determine God's will or make decisions.

    ruБиблейские предметы для гадания

    • The high priest consulted the Urim and Thummim before making important decisions.
    • According to the Bible, Urim and Thummim were kept in the breastplate of judgment.
    • Scholars debate the exact nature and function of the Urim and Thummim.