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objects is not described in Scripture, nor was the USURY. Charging interest on money loaned (Ex.
manner in which they were used. Obviously, then, we 22:25; De. 23:19; Mt. 25:27; Lk. 19:23).
do not need to know these things (De. 29:29). (1) The UTHAI (seasonableness of God, whom the Lord
urim and thummim were used to discern God’s will (Nu. succors). 1 Ch. 9:4.
27:21; De. 33:8). The words “urim and thummim” UTMOST. The most; the greatest; the extreme (Ge.
mean “lights and perfections” and point to the 49:26; Nu. 22:36; Lk 11:31).
perfection of revelation in Jesus Christ. The high priest’s
Urim and Thummim represent Christ as the Revelation UTTER. (1) To speak; disclose (Le. 5:1; Ps. 19:2; Pr.
of God (Heb. 1:1-2). He is the Word of God. He is the 1:21; Job 15:5; Is. 59:13; Mt. 13:35; Ro. 8:26; 2 Co.
light and the truth. Those who desire to know the truth 12:4; He. 5:11; Re. 10:3-4). (2) Complete (1 Ki. 20:42;
about God and life must hear Jesus Christ as recorded in Ze. 14:11). (3) Outer (Eze. 10:5; 42:1).
divine Scripture. (2) The urim and thummin represent UTTERLY. Entirely; extremely; to the utmost (Ex.
Christ’s omniscience. The Hebrew word “urim” is the 17:14; 22:20; 2 Pe. 2:12).
plural of “ore,” which means fire. It reminds us of UTTERMOST. Utmost; furthest; extreme (Ex. 26:4;
Christ’s eyes which appear as a flame of fire in John’s Nu. 11:1; Ps. 2:8; Mt. 5:26; Ac. 1:8).
vision (Re. 1:14; 19:12). He knows all things and sees UZ (counsel, consultation). Ge. 10:23.
all things. He reminded the churches of this fact (“hath UZZAH (strength, a goat). The Israelite who was
his eyes like unto a flame of fire ... I know thy works,” killed for wrongly touching the ark as it was being
Re. 2:18-19). The judgment seat of Christ will be a carried to Jerusalem (2 Sa. 6; 1 Ch. 13). Uzzah was
manifestation of the believer’s life as seen through the struck down because they had failed to transport the ark
eyes of the omniscient Son of God (1 Co. 3:13). The in the manner prescribed in the Law of God (Nu. 4:15,
urim and thummin within the breastplate remind us 19, 20; 1 Ch. 15:12, 13).
that Christ’s great love for His people does not mean UZAI (hast of God, strong). Ne. 3:25.
that He overlooks their sin. “As many as I love, I rebuke
and chasten” (Re. 3:19). Christ not only loves the UZAL (constant progress). Ge. 10:27.
church, He sanctifies and cleanses it (Eph. 5:25-27). He UZZENSHERAH (provision of Sherah). 1 Ch. 7:24.
chastens every one of His sons (Heb. 12:6). [See High UZZIAH (strength of God). King of Judah (2 Ki.
Priest, Tabernacle.] 14:21, 22; 15:1-7, 13; 2 Ch. 26). Uzziah was lifted up in
USE. (1) To be accustomed (Ex. 21:36). (2) To pride in his latter days and attempted to usurp the place
practice, as in the phrases “use divination” (Eze. 21:21) of the priest; God struck him with leprosy (2 Ch.
and “use enchantment” (Le. 19:26). 26:16-21). He is also called “Azariah” in 2 Ki. 14:21-22.
UZZIEL (strength of God). Ex. 6:18.

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