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"They shall make the ephod of gold, of blue, and purple, scarlet, and fine twined linen, the work of the skillful workman.
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The High Priest's Vestment
Commentators describe the ephod as the High Priest's distinctive outer garment. It was a skillfully crafted, sleeveless vest or short coat made of two pieces (front and back) joined at the shoulders. It was made from the most precious materials: gold thread, blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and fine linen, signifying its importance.
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Exodus
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18th Century
Presbyterian
(). Moses is now commanded to commit all that pertains to the offerings made to the Lord in the sanctuary to the exclusive charge of the members of…
19th Century
Anglican
1. THE EPHOD.
The ephod was, as already observed (), a sort of jerkin or waistcoat. It was made in two pieces, a front piece…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And they shall make the ephod This was the outermost garment of all, and was put over the robe; it was a short garme…
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This richly made ephod was the outermost garment of the high priest; plain linen ephods were worn by the lower-ranking priests. It was a short coat…
