ephod
[ ef-od, ee-fod ]
/ ˈɛf ɒd, ˈi fɒd /
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noun Judaism.
a richly embroidered, apronlike vestment having two shoulder straps and ornamental attachments for securing the breastplate, worn with a waistband by the high priest. Exodus 28:6, 7, 25–28.
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Origin of ephod
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Medieval Latin, from Hebrew ēphōd, apparently meaning “idol” in some passages
Words nearby ephod
ephemerous, Ephesian, Ephesians, Ephesus, ephippium, ephod, ephor, Ephraim, Ephraimite, Ephrata, epi-
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ephod
/ (ˈiːfɒd) /
noun
Old Testament an embroidered vestment believed to resemble an apron with shoulder straps, worn by priests in ancient Israel
Word Origin for ephod
C14: from Hebrew ēphōdh
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