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Urim VeTumim
Exegetical Approaches
The Choshen Stones
The Urim and Tummim are identified with the stones of the Choshen on which were the names of the tribes.
Relationship between 28:29 and 28:30
Why two names? This position must explain why the same object is given two distinct names:
- Rav Shrira Gaon explains that although they are the same as the Choshen stones they were given a special name as a sign of praise.
Why are they called Urim and Tumim? Lekach Tov suggests
No description in Shemot 28 – Since the Urim and Tummin are identical with the stones of the Choshen which are described at length, there is no need to describe them separately.
No mention in Shemot 39? For this same reason, there is no distinct description of their being created in Shemot 39. Their creation is included in the chapter's detailing of the making of the Choshen stones and engraving upon them the names of the tribes. It is still not clear, however, why they are only mentioned by name
"וְנָתַתָּ אֶל חֹשֶׁן הַמִּשְׁפָּט אֶת הָאוּרִים וְאֶת הַתֻּמִּים"
What is the relationship between Urim and Tumim? This position would suggest that there is no difference between the Urim and Tummim. When the Urim is mentioned alone, it is simply an abbreviation.
How did the שאלה work?
Missing letters
Vayikra 8:8
בית שני
Script
What were the Urim and Tumim?
- כתב שם המפורש - Rashi explains that in between כפלי החושן they put כתב שם המפורש which shined and showed the right answers.
- Alphabet letters - Shadal explains that there were small pieces of wood or metal that had the alphabet letters on them that were put in the Choshen.
What is the relationship between Urim and Tumim?
Why are they called Urim and Tumim?
How did the שאלה work?
Relationship between 28:29 and 28:30
Why are the Urim and Tumim not mentioned in Shemot 39?
Vayikra 8:8
בית שני
