An informational overview of the ephod and its role in worship and inquiry.
Biblical Context
The ephod appears in worship, leadership, and inquiry.
A Priestly Garment of Function and Symbolism
The ephod was a linen garment worn by priests, sometimes associated with the Urim and Thummim. It served both ceremonial and administrative functions. Non?priestly ephods also existed, used in worship or leadership contexts.
Archaeological Evidence
Linen fragments, loom weights, and depictions of priestly garments from Egypt and the Levant provide parallels. No ephod has survived, but descriptions match known textile practices.
Bible Verses About The Ephod: A Garment of Worship and Inquiry
Exodus 28:6 – Ephod construction.
1 Samuel 23:9 – David inquires by ephod.
Judges 8:27 – Gideon’s ephod.
Hosea 3:4 – Without ephod or teraphim.
1 Samuel 2:18 – Samuel wearing a linen ephod.
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