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Glossary

This glossary defines words used by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that might not be familiar to those who are not members.

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Urim and Thummim

An ancient instrument or tool prepared by God and used by Joseph Smith to aid in the translation of the Book of Mormon. God provided a Urim and Thummim to his prophets in ancient times (see Exodus 28:30, 1 Samuel 28:6, Ezra 2:63).