1
: a linen apron worn in ancient Hebrew rites
especially
: a vestment for the high priest
2
: an ancient Hebrew instrument of priestly divination
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It was made in the style of ephod: of gold, blue, purple and crimson yarns and fine twisted linen.
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Rabbi Ashley Englander, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2025
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Rabbi Ashley Englander, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2025
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“Ephod.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ephod. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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