The meaning of “אֵפֻדָּה”
Understanding ʼêphuddâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
feminine of אֵפוֹד ephod, ornament. - a girding on (of the ephod) - hence, generally, a plating (of metal) 1) ephod 1a) ...
אֵפֻדָּה
feminine of אֵפוֹד ephod, ornament. - a girding on (of the ephod) - hence, generally, a plating (of metal) 1) ephod 1a) priestly garment, shoulder-cape or mantle, outer garment 1a1) worn by an ordinary priest and made of white stuff 1a2) worn by the high priest-more costly, woven of gold, blue, purple, scarlet, and linen threads provided with shoulder-pieces and a breast piece of like material, ornamented with gems and gold 1b) a metallic covering for idols, a plating over
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 28:8 | “And the curious girdle of the ephod, which is upon it, shall be of the same, according to the work thereof; even of gold, of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen.” Word: אֵפֻדָּה (ʼêphuddâh) | |
| Exodus 39:5 | “And the curious girdle of his ephod, that was upon it, was of the same, according to the work thereof; of gold, blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen; as the Lord commanded Moses.” Word: אֵפֻדָּה (ʼêphuddâh) | |
| Isaiah 30:22 | “Ye shall defile also the covering of thy graven images of silver, and the ornament of thy molten images of gold: thou shalt cast them away as a menstruous cloth; thou shalt say unto it, Get thee hence.” Word: אֵפֻדָּה (ʼêphuddâh) |