641. Ephod
Strong's Lexicon
Ephod: Ephod

Original Word: אֵפֹד
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Ephod
Pronunciation: ay-fode'
Phonetic Spelling: (ay-fode')
Definition: Ephod
Meaning: Ephod

Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to gird

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the Hebrew ephod, as it is a uniquely Hebrew concept related to the Israelite priesthood. However, the Greek term "στολή" (stolē) can refer to a robe or garment, which may be used in contexts discussing priestly attire.

Usage: The ephod is a sacred vestment worn by the high priest in ancient Israel, as well as by other priests and certain individuals. It is often associated with worship and the seeking of divine guidance. The ephod was an essential part of the priestly garments, symbolizing the priest's role as a mediator between God and the people.

Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of ancient Israel, the ephod was a significant religious garment, intricately designed and made of fine materials. It was part of the high priest's attire, described in detail in Exodus 28:6-14. The ephod was made of gold, blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and fine linen, and it included two onyx stones on the shoulders, engraved with the names of the tribes of Israel. The ephod was also associated with the Urim and Thummim, tools used for divination and seeking God's will.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from the same as ephod
Definition
an Isr.
NASB Translation
ephod (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
אֵפֹד proper name, masculine father of a chief of Manasseh Numbers 34:23.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Ephod

The same as 'ephowd shortened; Ephod, an Israelite -- Ephod.

see HEBREW 'ephowd

Forms and Transliterations
אֵפֹֽד׃ אפד׃ ’ê·p̄ōḏ ’êp̄ōḏ eFod
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Englishman's Concordance
Numbers 34:23
HEB: חַנִּיאֵ֖ל בֶּן־ אֵפֹֽד׃
NAS: Hanniel the son of Ephod.
KJV: Hanniel the son of Ephod.
INT: Hanniel the son of Ephod

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 641
1 Occurrence


’ê·p̄ōḏ — 1 Occ.















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