אֵפֹֽד
𐤀𐤐𐤃
Efod
Ephod
Ephod: a type of priestly garment or vestment, particularly associated with the Israelite sanctuary and priesthood. The term can also, in certain contexts, refer to an object used in oracular procedures or even, by extension, a cultic image or idol. The ephod primarily designates the ceremonial garment worn by the high priest, characterized by its distinct construction and role in ritual activity.
Numbers 34:23 · Word #9
Lexicon H641
| Lemma | אֵפֹד |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤐𐤃 |
| Transliteration | Efod |
| Strong's | H641 |
| Definition | Ephod: a type of priestly garment or vestment, particularly associated with the Israelite sanctuary and priesthood. The term can also, in certain contexts, refer to an object used in oracular procedures or even, by extension, a cultic image or idol. The ephod primarily designates the ceremonial garment worn by the high priest, characterized by its distinct construction and role in ritual activity. |
Morphology HNp
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | p — Proper Name — Proper name |
Common Translation
| Phrase | Ephod |
SIBI-P1 Translation H641-01
priestly vestment
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes a specific ceremonial garment associated with priestly service, especially the high priest’s distinctive vestment. Rendering it as "priestly vestment" preserves its core identity as a worn ritual garment, reflecting the probable root sense of wrapping or putting on. |
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SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Efod
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: priestly vestment |