Lexicon aphad: To bind, gird, or equip Original Word: אָפַד Strong's Exhaustive Concordance bind, gird A primitive root (rather a denominative from 'ephowd); to gird on (the ephod) -- bind, gird. see HEBREW 'ephowd 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. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: A primitive rootCorresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 2224: ζώννυμι (zōnnymi) • to gird, to fasten with a belt Usage: The verb אָפַד (ʾāfad) is used in the context of girding or equipping, often related to preparing oneself for a task or duty, particularly in a military or priestly context. Context: The Hebrew verb אָפַד (ʾāfad) is a primitive root that conveys the action of girding or binding, typically associated with preparation or readiness. In the ancient Near Eastern context, girding oneself was a common preparatory action for various activities, including battle, travel, or service. The act of girding involved securing one's garments or armor, symbolizing readiness and commitment to the task at hand. 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 |