urim (Meaning)
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urim (n.)
A part or decoration of the breastplate of the high priest among the ancient Jews, by which Jehovah revealed his will on certain occasions. Its nature has been the subject of conflicting conjectures.
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urim Sentence Examples
- The Urim and Thummim were sacred divination tools used in ancient Israel.
- According to the Bible, the Urim were white stones that represented light.
- The Thummim, on the other hand, were black stones that represented darkness.
- The Urim and Thummim were believed to be capable of revealing the will of God.
- High priests wore the Urim and Thummim on their breastplates to consult with God.
- The specific method used to interpret the Urim and Thummim is not clearly specified in the Bible.
- Some scholars believe the Urim and Thummim were a form of lot casting.
- Others suggest they involved some kind of supernatural communication.
- The use of the Urim and Thummim declined over time and eventually ceased entirely.
- The precise nature and function of the Urim and Thummim remain a subject of debate among scholars.
FAQs About the word urim
A part or decoration of the breastplate of the high priest among the ancient Jews, by which Jehovah revealed his will on certain occasions. Its nature has been
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The Urim and Thummim were sacred divination tools used in ancient Israel.
According to the Bible, the Urim were white stones that represented light.
The Thummim, on the other hand, were black stones that represented darkness.
The Urim and Thummim were believed to be capable of revealing the will of God.
