Strong's Lexicon ephod: Ephod Original Word: אֵפוֹד Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to gird Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the Hebrew ephod in the New Testament, as the concept is specific to the Old Testament priesthood. However, the Greek term "στολή" (stolē, Strong's G4749) refers to a robe or garment, which can be related to priestly attire. Usage: The ephod is a sacred vestment worn by the high priest in ancient Israel, as described in the Old Testament. It was an essential part of the priestly garments, often associated with the breastplate containing the Urim and Thummim, which were used for divination. The ephod was made of fine linen and embroidered with gold, blue, purple, and scarlet threads. Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of ancient Israel, the ephod was not merely a piece of clothing but a symbol of the priestly office and a tool for communication with God. It was part of the elaborate attire prescribed for the high priest, signifying his role as a mediator between God and the people. The ephod's design and materials reflected the wealth and artistry of the time, as well as the sacredness of the priestly duties. The ephod was also used by others, such as Gideon, though not always in a manner approved by God, indicating its significance and potential misuse. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition an ephod NASB Translation ephod (49). Brown-Driver-Briggs אֵפוֺד (28 t.) & אֵפֹד (20 t.) noun masculineExodus 28:7 ephod (Ethiopic  compare Aramaic  id. (on meaning see Lagl.c.), perhaps also Assyrian pid, pittu ZimBP 39; on form see Ges§ 84a 12. R. but Lagl.c. compares  , & thinks אֵפוֺד shortened from ׳חֵשֶׁב הָא 'robe of approach to God) — ׳א absolute Exodus 25:7 +; construct 1 Samuel 2:18 +; — 1 ephod, priestly garment, shoulder-cape or mantle; a. as worn by ordinary priest made of white stuff (בַּד) 1 Samuel 22:18; ׳נֹשֵׂא א compare 2; so Samuel as a temple-servant 1 Samuel 2:8; ׳חָגוּר א girt with an eph.; so David when dancing before ark 2 Samuel 6:14 (id.) 1 Chronicles 15:27 ׳וְעַל דוד א; b. as prescribed in P for high priest, more costly, woven of gold, blue, purple, scarlet, & linen (? שֵׁשׁ)threads, provided with shoulder-pieces & breast-piece of like material, ornamented with gems and gold, Exodus 25:7; Exodus 28:4,6,12,15; Exodus 29:5; Exodus 35:9,27 17t. Exodus 28, 39, also Leviticus 8:7; compare probably 1 Samuel 2:28 (׳נֹשֵׂא א) 1 Samuel 14:3; 1 Samuel 21:10 (see below 2); ׳חֵשֶׁב הָא Exodus 28:27,28; Exodus 29:5; Exodus 39:20,21; Leviticus 8:7; ׳מְעִיל הָא Lev 29:5; Lev 39:22 (compare Leviticus 8:7); with verb עַלֿ ׳נָתַן אֶתהָֿא put the ephod on Aaron Leviticus 8:7. 2 ephod used in consulting ׳י 1 Samuel 23:6 ׳א borne in hand (read בְּיָדוֺ ׳יָרַד וְהָא ᵐ5 We Dr) 1 Samuel 23:9; 1 Samuel 30:7 (twice in verse) (all with חִגִּישׁ) + 1 Samuel 14:18 (הגישׁ) & 1 Samuel 14:18, in both read ׳הָא for ארון & 1 Samuel 14:18 also נֹשֵׂא ᵐ5 Klo Dr; a. according to Thes MV Di Exodus 28:6 and elsewhere properly below 1b; consultation of ׳י in that case by Urim & Thummim in the breast-piece attached to the ephod (compare Exodus 28:28-30 & see אוּרִים); if so, in view of נשׂא 1 Samuel 2:28; 1 Samuel 14:3,18 (compare above), not used elsewhere = wear except 1 Samuel 22:18, & of 1 Samuel 23:6, the word might be used by metonymy for the breast-piece itself; b. others, e.g. StaGeschichte i. 466, 471 BuRS 115 and others, think of an image representing ׳י; compare following. 3. a. ephod of gold made by Gideon Judges 8:27 for a local sanctuary, by which Israel was ensnared; = 2b according to ᵑ6 Thes ('sine controversia') Stu and others + Sta Bu 1.c.; originally = gold sheathing of an image (compare etymology above & Isaiah 30:22 below אֲפֻדָּה); MV Be KöHauptprobleme 59 think of garment, as below 1 see above b. made (material not given) for a private, local sanctuary Judges 17:5; Judges 18:14,17,18,20 ("" מֶּסֶל, מַסֵּכָה, תְּרָפִים in all, for ᵐ5 gives מַסֵּכָה Judges 18:20, omitted by HCT); compare Hosea 3:4 Israel shall abide without king, prince, sacrifice, pillar, ephod or teraphim; according to Thes and others + Sta Bu l.c. = 2b; Stu Be Ry and others regard as below 1; in view of distinction from פסל, מסכה & תרפים it seems more likely that this is not an image, but some means of consulting deity, perhaps in imitation of Urim & Thummim. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance ephod Rarely oephod {ay-fode'}; probably of foreign derivation; a girdle; specifically the ephod or high-priest's shoulder- piece; also generally, an image -- ephod. Forms and Transliterations אֵפ֑וֹד אֵפ֖וֹד אֵפ֣וֹד אֵפ֥וֹד אֵפֹ֑ד אֵפֹ֖ד אֵפוֹד֙ אפד אפוד הָ֣אֵפ֔וֹד הָֽאֵפֹ֔ד הָאֵפ֑וֹד הָאֵפ֔וֹד הָאֵפ֖וֹד הָאֵפ֤וֹד הָאֵפֹ֑ד הָאֵפֹ֔ד הָאֵפֹ֖ד הָאֵפֹ֜ד הָאֵפֹ֤ד הָאֵפֹֽד׃ הָאֵפֹד֙ הָאֵפֽוֹד׃ הָאֵפוֹד֒ האפד האפד׃ האפוד האפוד׃ וְאֵפוֹד֙ ואפוד לְאֵפ֗וֹד לָאֵפ֖וֹד לָאֵפֹ֖ד לאפד לאפוד ’ê·p̄ō·wḏ ’ê·p̄ōḏ ’êp̄ōḏ ’êp̄ōwḏ eFod hā’êp̄ōḏ hā’êp̄ōwḏ hā·’ê·p̄ō·wḏ hā·’ê·p̄ōḏ haeFod lā’êp̄ōḏ lā’êp̄ōwḏ lā·’ê·p̄ō·wḏ lā·’ê·p̄ōḏ laeFod lə’êp̄ōwḏ lə·’ê·p̄ō·wḏ leeFod veefOd wə’êp̄ōwḏ wə·’ê·p̄ō·wḏLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 25:7 HEB: וְאַבְנֵ֖י מִלֻּאִ֑ים לָאֵפֹ֖ד וְלַחֹֽשֶׁן׃ NAS: stones for the ephod and for the breastpiece. KJV: to be set in the ephod, and in the breastplate. INT: stones and setting the ephod the breastpiece Exodus 28:4 Exodus 28:6 Exodus 28:12 Exodus 28:15 Exodus 28:25 Exodus 28:26 Exodus 28:27 Exodus 28:27 Exodus 28:28 Exodus 28:28 Exodus 28:28 Exodus 28:31 Exodus 29:5 Exodus 29:5 Exodus 29:5 Exodus 35:9 Exodus 35:27 Exodus 39:2 Exodus 39:7 Exodus 39:8 Exodus 39:18 Exodus 39:19 Exodus 39:20 Exodus 39:20 49 Occurrences |
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