Strong's Lexicon aphad: To bind, gird, or equip Original Word: אָפַד Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts is "ζώννυμι" (zōnnymi), which also means to gird or to bind. Usage: The Hebrew verb "aphad" primarily means to bind or gird, often in the context of preparing or equipping oneself for a task or duty. It conveys the action of fastening or securing garments or equipment, typically in preparation for service or battle. The term can also imply readiness and commitment to a particular role or function. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, clothing and garments held significant symbolic meaning. The act of girding oneself was not merely a physical preparation but also a spiritual and mental readiness for the task at hand. Priests, warriors, and laborers would gird themselves as a sign of their dedication and readiness to fulfill their duties. The concept of binding or girding is deeply rooted in the cultural practices of the time, reflecting a society that valued preparedness and commitment. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina denominative verb from the same as ephod Definition to gird on the ephod NASB Translation gird (1), tied (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [אָפַד] verb denominative gird on ephod, Qal Perfect וְאָפַדְתָּ לוֺ בְּחֵשֶׁכ חָאֵפֹד Exodus 29:5 and thou shalt gird the ephod upon him with the cunningly-wrought band of the ephod; so Imperfect וַיֶּאְמֹּד לוֺ בּוֺ "" (חגרׅLeviticus 8:7. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance bind, gird A primitive root (rather a denominative from 'ephowd); to gird on (the ephod) -- bind, gird. see HEBREW 'ephowd Forms and Transliterations וְאָפַדְתָּ֣ וַיֶּאְפֹּ֥ד ואפדת ויאפד vaiyePod veafadTa way·ye’·pōḏ wayye’pōḏ wə’āp̄aḏtā wə·’ā·p̄aḏ·tāLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 29:5 HEB: וְאֶת־ הַחֹ֑שֶׁן וְאָפַדְתָּ֣ ל֔וֹ בְּחֵ֖שֶׁב NAS: and the breastpiece, and gird him with the skillfully woven band KJV: and the breastplate, and gird him with the curious girdle INT: and the ephod and the breastpiece and gird the skillfully of the ephod Leviticus 8:7 2 Occurrences |
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