640. aphad
Lexicon
aphad: To bind, gird, or equip

Original Word: אָפַד
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: aphad
Pronunciation: ah-fahd'
Phonetic Spelling: (aw-fad')
Definition: To bind, gird, or equip
Meaning: to gird on

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 Origin
a 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 root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: Strong's Greek Number 2224: ζώννυμι (zōnnymi) • to gird, to fasten with a belt
Strong's Greek Number 4024: περιζώννυμι (perizōnnymi) • to gird around, to equip

This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the Hebrew verb אָפַד (ʾāfad), highlighting its significance in biblical texts and its implications for readiness and commitment in various contexts.

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.

In the Hebrew Bible, the term is used to describe the act of equipping oneself, often with a belt or sash, which was an essential part of a soldier's or priest's attire. This action signifies not only physical readiness but also a mental and spiritual preparedness for the duties or challenges ahead.

The concept of girding is rich with symbolic meaning, representing strength, preparedness, and dedication. It is a reminder of the importance of being equipped and ready to fulfill one's responsibilities, whether in a physical, spiritual, or communal sense.

Forms and Transliterations
וְאָפַדְתָּ֣ וַיֶּאְפֹּ֥ד ואפדת ויאפד vaiyePod veafadTa way·ye’·pōḏ wayye’pōḏ wə’āp̄aḏtā wə·’ā·p̄aḏ·tā
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Englishman'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
HEB: בְּחֵ֙שֶׁב֙ הָֽאֵפֹ֔ד וַיֶּאְפֹּ֥ד ל֖וֹ בּֽוֹ׃
NAS: of the ephod, with which he tied [it] to him.
KJV: of the ephod, and bound [it] unto him therewith.
INT: the artistic of the ephod tied

2 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 640
2 Occurrences


way·ye’·pōḏ — 1 Occ.
wə·’ā·p̄aḏ·tā — 1 Occ.















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