Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “אָפַד”
Understanding ʼâphad reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
bind, gird. - to gird on (the ephod) 1) (Qal) bind, gird 1a) to gird on (ephod) 1b) (TWOT) ephod
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
אָפַד
Phoneticaw-fad'
Transliterationʼâphad
Grammar Code
H:V
Hebrew Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
bind, gird. - to gird on (the ephod) 1) (Qal) bind, gird 1a) to gird on (ephod) 1b) (TWOT) ephod
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 29:5 | “And thou shalt take the garments, and put upon Aaron the coat, and the robe of the ephod, and the ephod, and the breastplate, and gird him with the curious girdle of the ephod:” Word: אָפַד (ʼâphad) | |
| Leviticus 8:7 | “And he put upon him the coat, and girded him with the girdle, and clothed him with the robe, and put the ephod upon him, and he girded him with the curious girdle of the ephod, and bound it unto him therewith.” Word: אָפַד (ʼâphad) |