ephod

A depiction of a high priest wearing robes and ephod (breastplate)

Meaning

Noun

  • A priestly apron, or breastplate, described in the Bible in , which only the chief priest of ancient Israel was allowed to wear.

Origin

  • From Ancient Hebrew אֵפֹד.

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