e.phod is a garment associated with priestly service, made, worn, carried, and at times kept among ritual objects.

The term denotes a garment associated with priestly service: Exodus describes its materials, shoulders, bands, and attachment to the breastpiece, while Leviticus and Samuel show it being put on, worn, carried, or brought near. Judges also depicts an ephod as an item made and taken with other objects in a house of God.

1. Priestly or ritual garment · dominant

   In Exodus 28:6 the APB renders its making from gold, colored materials, and twisted linen; Exodus 28:28 places the breastpiece upon it and prevents its removal from it. In Leviticus 8:7 it is put on Aaron and secured with its decorated band, while 1 Samuel 23:6 and 1 Samuel 23:9 depict it as carried and brought near. Judges 17:5 shows Micah making one with teraphim, and 2 Samuel 6:14 depicts David wearing a linen one.

   Exodus 28:6Exodus 28:28Leviticus 8:71 Samuel 23:6Judges 17:52 Samuel 6:14

In the Anselm Project Bible: Across the supplied verses, the APB generally presents the term as “ephod,” including descriptions of making, wearing, carrying, and taking it. Its English wording confirms the clauses' overall presentation rather than isolating every occurrence's precise contribution.