a.phad describes fastening a ceremonial band around a person in the clothing actions shown in Scripture.

The two attested uses occur in clothing actions that fasten the band of the ephod around the person being clothed, with no distinct usage beyond this ceremonial setting visible in the supplied verses.

1. Fastening a ceremonial band around someone · dominant

   In Exodus 29:5, the Qal sequential perfect form occurs in the instruction to clothe Aaron with several garments; the APB renders the clause, “and you shall gird him with the band of the ephod.” In Leviticus 8:7, the Qal sequential imperfect form occurs in the corresponding dressing action; the APB renders, “and fastened the decorated band of the ephod around him.”

   Exodus 29:5Leviticus 8:7

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB presents the action as “gird” in Exodus 29:5 and “fastened” in Leviticus 8:7. These phrases show the clause-level presentation rather than a fixed English equivalent.