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30 (A)Put the Urim and Thummim[a] in the breastpiece, so that Aaron will carry them when he comes into my holy presence. At such times he must always wear this breastpiece, so that he can determine my will for the people of Israel.

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  1. Exodus 28:30 Two objects used by the priest to determine God's will; it is not known precisely how they were used.

30 Also put the Urim and the Thummim(A) in the breastpiece, so they may be over Aaron’s heart whenever he enters the presence of the Lord. Thus Aaron will always bear the means of making decisions for the Israelites over his heart before the Lord.

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(A)About the tribe of Levi he said:

“You, Lord, reveal your will by the Urim and Thummim[a]
Through your faithful servants, the Levites;
You put them to the test at Massah
And proved them true at the waters of Meribah.

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  1. Deuteronomy 33:8 Two objects used by the priest to determine God's will; it is not known precisely how they were used.

About Levi(A) he said:

“Your Thummim and Urim(B) belong
    to your faithful servant.(C)
You tested(D) him at Massah;
    you contended with him at the waters of Meribah.(E)

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