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ephod
ephod sacred linen garment worn by the high priests of Israel. It was in two parts—one covering the back, one the front of the body to the hips—and was fastened at the shoulders by two clasps of onyx on which were engraved the 12 tribal names, six on each. The vestment was held in at the waist by a twined linen girdle of gold, blue, purple, and scarlet; on the ephod was the breastplate with the Urim and Thummim , hung by golden chains and rings. The priest was adorned in this fashion to symbolize the presence of God with his people. The ephod was somehow used for divination. It is mentioned in numerous passages in the Bible. |
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"ephod." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. 10 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "ephod." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. (February 10, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-ephod.html "ephod." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Retrieved February 10, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-ephod.html |
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ephod
ephod A garment worn by priests in ancient Israel, apparently with numinous quality, for it aided access to the divine (Judg. 17: 5). David ordered the priest Abiathar to bring his ephod (1 Sam. 23: 9). It would appear to be the elaborate tunic described in Exod. 28: 39 and used not only in religious ritual but also for divination. The latter use would correspond to the occasions when decorative garments were put on the statues of Egyptian deities. Some references (e.g. 1 Sam. 21: 9) seem more naturally to refer to a piece of furniture than to a garment.
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W. R. F. BROWNING. "ephod." A Dictionary of the Bible. 1997. Encyclopedia.com. 10 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. W. R. F. BROWNING. "ephod." A Dictionary of the Bible. 1997. Encyclopedia.com. (February 10, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O94-ephod.html W. R. F. BROWNING. "ephod." A Dictionary of the Bible. 1997. Retrieved February 10, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O94-ephod.html |
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Ephod (Heb.). A Jewish sacred garment. It was evidently part of the vestments of the high priest. The ephod and Urim and Thummim were used as a means of seeking God's will. Consultation of the ephod, however, had certainly died out by the time of the second Temple.
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JOHN BOWKER. "Ephod." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions. 1997. Encyclopedia.com. 10 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JOHN BOWKER. "Ephod." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions. 1997. Encyclopedia.com. (February 10, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O101-Ephod.html JOHN BOWKER. "Ephod." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions. 1997. Retrieved February 10, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O101-Ephod.html |
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ephod. An ancient Israelite liturgical vestment of linen and beaten gold. It was apparently worn only by the High Priest, though a similar garment of linen only was worn by others (e.g. Samuel and David).
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E. A. LIVINGSTONE. "ephod." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church. 2000. Encyclopedia.com. 10 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. E. A. LIVINGSTONE. "ephod." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church. 2000. Encyclopedia.com. (February 10, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O95-ephod.html E. A. LIVINGSTONE. "ephod." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church. 2000. Retrieved February 10, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O95-ephod.html |
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ephod Jewish priestly vestment. XIV (ephoth). — Heb. 'ēphōdh, f. 'āphadh put on.
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T. F. HOAD. "ephod." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. 10 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. T. F. HOAD. "ephod." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. (February 10, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O27-ephod.html T. F. HOAD. "ephod." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Retrieved February 10, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O27-ephod.html |
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