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Urim VeTumim: the stones embedded in the High Priest’s breastplate, which served as oracles
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Within the fold of the High Priest’s breastplate were the Urim and Thummim (lights and perfections), which served as an oracle, divining whether or not the Jewish people should take a certain course of action.
The High Priest’s Breastplate When describing the High Priest’s breastplate, the Torah states:Shmos 28:30. “And you shall place the urim vetumim within the breastplate of judgment.” From the construction of the sanctuary until the destruction of the Firs...
The urim denotes its brilliant awareness of its Divine source and its fiery yearning to dissolve in it. The tumim denotes its wholehearted sincerity and thorough devotion to fulfill the commandments.
The breastplate was a garment worn by the high priest while serving in the Holy Temple.
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