Ephod, The
The emblem of the priestly office -- Ho 3:4. Worn by The high priest. -- 1Sa 2:28; 14:3. Ordinary priests. -- 1Sa 22:18. Persons engaged in the service of God. -- 1Sa 2:18; 2Sa 6:14. Generally of linen. -- 1Sa 2:18; 2Sa 6:14. For the high priest Commanded to be made. -- Ex 28:4. Made of offerings of the people. -- Ex 25:4,7. Made of gold, blue, purple, scarlet, &c. -- Ex 28:6; 29:2,3. Shoulders of, joined by onyx stones engraved with names of the twelve tribes of Israel. -- Ex 28:7,9-12; 39:4,6,7. Had a girdle of curious work. -- Ex 28:8. Breastplate of judgment inseparably united to. -- Ex 28:25-28; 39:20,21. Worn over the robe. -- Ex 28:31; Le 8:7. Fastened on with its own girdle. -- Le 8:7. Worn or held by him when consulted. -- 1Sa 23:6,9-12; 30:7,8. Used by idolatrous priests. -- Jdj 8:27; 17:5; 18:14. Israel deprived of, for sin. -- Ho 3:4.