Urim and Thummim
plural noun
Urim and Thum·mim
| \ ˌyu̇r-ə-mən(d)-ˈthə-məm
, ˌu̇r-; ˌu̇r-ēm-ən(d)-ˈtu̇-mēm
\
, ˌu̇r-; ˌu̇r-ēm-ən(d)-ˈtu̇-mēm
\
Definition of Urim and Thummim
: sacred lots used in early times by the Hebrews
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“Urim and Thummim.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Urim%20and%20Thummim. Accessed 23 May. 2022.
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The first known use of Urim and Thummim was in 1537
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