הָ/אֵפֽוֹד
𐤄/𐤀𐤐𐤅𐤃
ʼêphôwd
of the ephod
A distinctive priestly garment, especially associated with Israelite ritual practice; primarily denotes a ceremonial vestment worn by priests, particularly the high priest, as part of the sanctified attire. In extended contexts, refers to sacred objects or paraphernalia associated with divination, or even cultic images, especially in some later narratives. Thus, its semantic breadth encompasses both the physical priestly garment and, by metonymy or extension, certain ritual objects or artifacts utilized for seeking divine guidance.
Exodus 28:27 · Word #18
Lexicon H646
| Lemma | אֵפוֹד |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤐𐤅𐤃 |
| Transliteration | ʼêphôwd |
| Strong's | H646 |
| Definition | A distinctive priestly garment, especially associated with Israelite ritual practice; primarily denotes a ceremonial vestment worn by priests, particularly the high priest, as part of the sanctified attire. In extended contexts, refers to sacred objects or paraphernalia associated with divination, or even cultic images, especially in some later narratives. Thus, its semantic breadth encompasses both the physical priestly garment and, by metonymy or extension, certain ritual objects or artifacts utilized for seeking divine guidance. |
Morphology HTd/Ncmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | of the ephod |
SIBI-P1 Translation H646-02
the priestly vestment
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine singular absolute with definite article. |
| Rendering Rationale | The term denotes a distinctive ceremonial garment worn by priests, especially the high priest. The definite article and masculine singular absolute form are reflected in the rendering "the priestly vestment." |
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