Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Thummin See Urim Fuente: The Poor Mans Concordance and Dictionary to the Sacred Scriptures

THUMMIM See URIM. Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary Thummim SEE URIM AND THUMMIM. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Thummim perfection (LXX., “truth;” Vulg., “veritas”), Ex. 28:30; Deut. 33:8; Judg. 1:1; 20:18; 1 Sam. 14:3, 18; 23:9; 2 Sam. 21:1. What the “Urim and Thummim” were cannot be determined with any certainty. … Continue reading “Thummim”

Thummell, C.B., D.D a Lutheran minister, was born in Germany in 1802; in 1820 entered the University of Halle, Prussia, and graduated from the University of Tuibingen, in Witrtemberg. In the spring of 1824 he was licensed to preach, and was ordained in 1826. On his arrival in America, in August of that year, he … Continue reading “Thummell, C.B., D.D”

Thumbstall in ecclesiastical nomenclature, is a ring, set with pearls and rubies, or a rich ornament worn by the bishop over that part of the thumb of his right hand which had been dipped in the chrism, or holy oil. This was worn out of respect to the holy oil, and to preserve his garments … Continue reading “Thumbstall”

THUMBS Exo 29:20; Lev 8:23; Lev 14:17; Jdg 1:7 Fuente: Thompson Chain-Reference Bible

Thumb THUMB.The thumb is associated with the great toe, and occurs in two different connexions. 1. We are told that Adonibezeks thumbs and great toes were cut off (Jdg 1:8), and that he himself had practised this mutilation on seventy kings (Jdg 1:7). The object seems to have been to render the vanquished monarchs unfit … Continue reading “Thumb”

Thulis, Venerable John English martyr, born at Up Holland, Lancashire, probably about 1568; suffered at Lancaster, 18 March, 1615 or 1616. He arrived at the English College, Reims, 25 May, 1583, and received tonsure from Cardinal Guise on 23 September following. He left for Rome, 27 March, 1590, where he was ordained priest, and was … Continue reading “Thulis, Venerable John”

Thuhash Thu’hash. (badger). Son of Nahor, by his concubine, Reumah. Gen 22:24. (B.C. 1880). Fuente: Smith’s Bible Dictionary

Thugut, Johann Amadeus Franz de Paula Austrian statesman, born at Linz, 31 March, 1736; died at Vienna, 28 May, 1818. He was the son of a paymaster of the imperial army, Johann Thugut. Until the time of his grandfather the family name was written “Thunichtgut.” Although baptized Johann Amadeus, Thugut was called through life Franz. … Continue reading “Thugut, Johann Amadeus Franz de Paula”

Thugs (Hindu, thugna, to deceive ), a religious fraternity in India, professedly in honor of the goddess. Kall, wife of Siva, who were addicted to the committal of murders, and lived chiefly upon the plunder obtained from their victims. They were also called Phansigars, or stranglers, from the Hindustani phansi, a noose. The proceedings of … Continue reading “Thugs”