642. aphuddah

Lexicon

aphuddah: Band, Girdle, or Binding

Original Word: אֵפֻדָּה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: ephuddah
Pronunciation: ah-foo-dah
Phonetic Spelling: (ay-food-daw')
Definition: Band, Girdle, or Binding
Meaning: a girding on, a plating

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

ephod, ornament

Feminine of 'ephowd; a girding on (of the ephod); hence, generally, a plating (of metal) -- ephod, ornament.

see HEBREW 'ephowd

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from the same as ephod
Definition
an ephod
NASB Translation
plated (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

אֲפֻדָּה noun feminine ephod (= אֵפוֺד, for which it supplies construct & suffix forms).

1 of high-priest's ephod, compare אֵפוֺד 1b, only חֵשֶׁב אֲפֻדָּתוֺExodus 28:8; 39:5 the cunningly-wrought band of his ephod.

2 of sheathing of idol-images, אֲפֻדַּת מַסֵּכַתוְהָכֶ֑ךָIsaiah 30:22 ("" צִפוּי פְסִילֵי כַסְמֶּ ךָ) compare אֵפוֺר 3a.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root אָפַד (aphad), meaning "to bind" or "to gird."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct Greek equivalent for אֵפֻדָּה, the concept of priestly garments and their functions can be related to Greek terms used in the Septuagint and New Testament to describe priestly attire and roles, such as ἱερατεία (hierateia) for priesthood and στολή (stolē) for robe or garment. These terms reflect the continuity of priestly functions and symbolism from the Hebrew Bible into the Greek-speaking Jewish and early Christian contexts.

Usage: The term אֵפֻדָּה is used in the context of describing a type of binding or plating, often associated with the ephod, a sacred garment worn by the high priest in ancient Israel.

Context: • The term אֵפֻדָּה is closely related to the ephod, a significant priestly garment described in the Old Testament. The ephod was an elaborate vestment worn by the high priest, made of gold, blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and fine linen. It was intricately designed and served both a functional and symbolic role in the religious practices of ancient Israel.
• The ephod was used in various ceremonial contexts, particularly in the performance of priestly duties. It was associated with the Urim and Thummim, tools used for divination and seeking God's will. The ephod's design included shoulder pieces and a breastplate, which held twelve stones representing the twelve tribes of Israel.
• The term אֵפֻדָּה, while not frequently used in the Hebrew Bible, underscores the concept of binding or plating, which is integral to the construction and function of the ephod. The ephod's binding nature symbolized the priest's role in bearing the people's concerns before God and acting as an intermediary.
• In the Berean Standard Bible, the ephod is mentioned in several passages, including Exodus 28:6-14, where its construction and purpose are detailed. The ephod's significance is further highlighted in the narratives of the high priests, such as Aaron and his descendants, who wore it during their service in the Tabernacle and later in the Temple.

Forms and Transliterations

אֲפֻדַּ֖ת אֲפֻדָּת֜וֹ אֲפֻדָּתוֹ֙ אפדת אפדתו ’ă·p̄ud·dā·ṯōw ’ă·p̄ud·daṯ ’ăp̄uddaṯ ’ăp̄uddāṯōw afudDat afuddaTo

Englishman's Concordance

Exodus 28:8
HEB: וְחֵ֤שֶׁב אֲפֻדָּתוֹ֙ אֲשֶׁ֣ר עָלָ֔יו
KJV: And the curious girdle of the ephod, which [is] upon it, shall be of the same, according to the work
INT: the skillfully of the ephod which and

Exodus 39:5
HEB: וְחֵ֨שֶׁב אֲפֻדָּת֜וֹ אֲשֶׁ֣ר עָלָ֗יו
KJV: And the curious girdle of his ephod, that [was] upon it, [was] of the same, according to the work
INT: the skillfully of his ephod which of

Isaiah 30:22
HEB: כַסְפֶּ֔ךָ וְאֶת־ אֲפֻדַּ֖ת מַסֵּכַ֣ת זְהָבֶ֑ךָ
NAS: and your molten images plated with gold.
KJV: of silver, and the ornament of thy molten images
INT: your graven silver plated and your molten gold

3 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 642
3 Occurrences

’ă·p̄ud·daṯ — 1 Occ.
’ă·p̄ud·dā·ṯōw — 2 Occ.