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Raw Blame History

Your Thummim and your Urim

These were sacred stones the high priest carried on his breastplate and used at times to determine God's will. "Your" refers to Yahweh.

your faithful one, the one whom you tested ... with whom you struggled

Moses refers to the tribe of Levi as if it were one man.

your faithful one

"the one who seeks to please you."

Massah

"The name 'Massah' means 'testing.'" (See Deuteronomy 6:16)

Meribah

"The name 'Meribah' means 'argue' or 'quarrel.'" (See Deuteronomy 32:51)