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A Rival Worship Center
Scholars explain that Gideon created an "ephod," a replica of the sacred garment the high priest wore to seek God's will. His motive was likely a mix of religious and political ambition, establishing a center for worship in his own city to rival the national sanctuary at Shiloh. This act bypassed God's prescribed place and method for worship, setting up a spiritual crisis.
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Albert Barnes
On Judges 8:27
18th Century
Theologian
The ephod was that particular part of the high priest’s dress which was necessary to be worn when he inquired of God by Urim and Thummim.
It…
Charles Ellicott
On Judges 8:27
19th Century
Bishop
Made an ephod. —The high priest’s ephod is described in Exodus 28:6-14. It was a sleeveless coat of gold, blue, purple, scarlet, a…
Charles Spurgeon
On Judges 8:23–27
19th Century
Preacher
He did not set up an idol, but he made an ephod, an imitation of that wonderful vestment worn by the high priest. Perhaps he made it of solid gold,…
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John Gill
On Judges 8:27
17th Century
Pastor
And Gideon made an ephod thereof
That is, of some of this gold; for such a quantity could never have been expanded o…
Matthew Henry
On Judges 8:22–28
17th Century
Minister
Gideon refused the government the people offered him. No good man can be pleased with any honour done to himself, which belongs only to God.
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