הָ/אוּרִ֖ים
𐤄/𐤀𐤅𐤓𐤉𐤌
ʼÛwrîym
of the Urim
A sacred object or set of objects associated with the high priest's breastpiece, used in ancient Israelite practice for divination or obtaining oracular answers. Its precise form and mechanism are not described in the Hebrew Bible, but 'Urim' is coupled with 'Thummim' as a means of discerning decisions before YHWH, especially in questions of national consequence or leadership. In context, it generally refers to the ritual means for authoritative guidance or judgment from the deity.
Numbers 27:21 · Word #8
Lexicon H224
| Lemma | אוּרִים |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤅𐤓𐤉𐤌 |
| Transliteration | ʼÛwrîym |
| Strong's | H224 |
| Definition | A sacred object or set of objects associated with the high priest's breastpiece, used in ancient Israelite practice for divination or obtaining oracular answers. Its precise form and mechanism are not described in the Hebrew Bible, but 'Urim' is coupled with 'Thummim' as a means of discerning decisions before YHWH, especially in questions of national consequence or leadership. In context, it generally refers to the ritual means for authoritative guidance or judgment from the deity. |
Morphology HTd/Ncmpa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | of the Urim |
SIBI-P1 Translation H224-02
the Oracular Lights
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine plural absolute with prefixed definite article (הָ); likely plural of intensity as a technical cultic term. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from אור (“to be light, shine”) and appears in the masculine plural with the definite article. "Oracular Lights" preserves the root sense of illumination while reflecting its technical function as ritual means of divine decision. |
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