Bible Dictionary

Thummim

One of the sacred objects associated with the breastplate of the high priest.

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368

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Letter

T

Meaning

One of the sacred objects associated with the breastplate of the high priest.

Key Scriptures

  • Exodus 28:30
  • Leviticus 8:8
  • Numbers 27:21
  • Deuteronomy 33:8
  • Ezra 2:63
  • Nehemiah 7:65

Original Language

Hebrew

תֻּמִּים

tummim

Thummim

Meaning

The Thummim was one of the sacred objects associated with the breastplate of the high priest.


Biblical Usage

In Scripture, the Thummim was placed in the breastplate of judgment together with the Urim.

The Bible associates these objects with the ministry of the high priest.


Key References

  • Exodus 28:30
  • Leviticus 8:8
  • Numbers 27:21
  • Deuteronomy 33:8
  • Ezra 2:63
  • Nehemiah 7:65

  • Urim
  • Ephod
  • Breastplate
  • High Priest

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Scriptures

  • Exodus 28:30
  • Leviticus 8:8
  • Numbers 27:21
  • Deuteronomy 33:8
  • Ezra 2:63
  • Nehemiah 7:65

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