symbolism - What is an "ephod" and what is its meaning? - Biblical ...
Nov 8, 2023 · 7 In many episodes of the Judges, Samuel and other books, the "ephod" is referenced as the symbol of religious and civil power. However, what is an "ephod", exactly? What is its meaning? …
Who wore the ephod in 1 Samuel 30:7? - Biblical Hermeneutics Stack …
Later the ephod was combined with the priestly garments--which were later called Ephod themselves because they were carried in the pouch of the garment similar to the one described in Exodus--and …
exegesis - What is Gideon's ephod, and why did he build it ...
Jul 20, 2017 · In the story of Gideon (Judges 6-8), near the end it talks about Gideon building an ephod out of the gold earrings from the spoils of the battle against the Midianites. What is an ephod, and …
How did the golden ephod become a snare to Gideon's family?
Oct 14, 2020 · The case of Gideon's ephod is just another in the long line of such cases. The attraction, or "snare" of such man-made gods is that they impose very little or only requirements that are …
Why was it called the breastplate of judgement? (Exodus 28:15)
Exodus 28:15-21 NKJV The Breastplate 15 “You shall make the breastplate of judgment. Artistically woven according to the workmanship of the ephod you shall make it: of gold, blue, purple, and scar...
faith - In 1 Samuel 30:8, After David asked for the Ephod, How did God ...
Sep 10, 2025 · The ephod contained the Urim and Thummim, two precious stones worn on the high priest's shoulders. The Urim is mentioned in the OT seven times and the Thummim five times.
1 Samuel 14:18 - "Bring the ark of God" or "Bring the ephod"?
Aug 13, 2022 · A few other such as the NLT, Brenton Septuagint Translation, Good News translation, New American Bible, NET, New Heart English Bible are using "ephod" to replace "ark".
Why did they put pomegranates on the priestly garments? (Exodus)
Mar 6, 2024 · The practical purpose of the pomegranats might have been to keep the bells from clashing against each other and making too much noise or damaging the gold orbs. The symbolic meaning …
revelation - Why will exactly these 12 gems used as foundation of the ...
Jan 25, 2026 · The twelve stones in Revelation represent the twelve tribes and the twelve apostles. The types of gems probably reflected the author's understanding of the gems in the ephod of high priest. …
Priestly Garment - Biblical Hermeneutics Stack Exchange
May 2, 2024 · The high priest’s garments, (Exodus 28,39) were special. They were meticulously detailed, immaculately clean, and included a two-layered set of clothing that was worn all year during …