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In the former the ephod is referred to in the priestly ordinances as a part of the official dress of the high priest, and was to be made of threads "of blue and of purple, of scarlet, and fine twined linen," and embroidered in gold thread "with cunning work" (Ex.
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It is not known whether the ephod extended below the hips or only to the waist. Attached to the ephod by chains of pure gold was a breastplate containing twelve precious stones in four rows. Underneath the ephod was the blue robe of the ephod extending to the feet of the priest.
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The high priest wore the breastplate on the ephod. When the people of Israel enquired of G-d concerning an important issue, the high priest asked G-d the question. G-d answered through the twelve stones. ... The Breastplate and Ephod of the High Priest — An Important Part of Worship in the Temple;
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The Ephod (Exodus 28:5-14; 39:2-7) ... The uppermost holy garment is apron-like and is called the Ephod. On top of the Ephod there is the square breastplate, with twelve precious stones. On the shoulders are two additional precious stones. The blue garment is called the robe, under which the high priest wore a white fine...
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The ephod is a kind of garment mentioned in the O.T., which differed according to its use by the high-priest, by other persons present at religious services, or as the object of idolatrousworship ... The first of these pieces constituted the main part of the ephod; it is described by some as being an oblong piece of cloth...
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ISRAEL:The Ephod could only be worn by the High Priest of the Lord God. It signified the authority, power, and anointing that God had placed upon the one who wore it. It was also seamless, however it was of two pieces (front & back) and it was sleeveless.
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Ephod - Definition of Ephod at Dictionary.com a free online dictionary with pronunciation, synonyms, and translation of Ephod. Word of the Day and Crossword Puzzles. ... Ephod; something girt, a sacred vestment worn originally by the high priest (Ex. 28:4), afterwards by the ordinary priest (1 Sam. 22:18),
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