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What Is Ephod in the Bible?

Object

A sacred linen garment, like a vest, worn by the priests. David danced before the Ark wearing one.

Where it appears in the Bible

Exodus 28:6; 2 Samuel 6:14

What the Bible says

Exodus 28:6

And they shall make the ephod of gold, and violet, and purple, and scarlet twice dyed, and fine twisted linen, embroidered with divers colours.

2 Samuel 6:14

And David danced with all his might before the Lord: and David was girded with a linen ephod.

Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner revision), public domain.

Source: RAE, “efod”; 2 Samuel 6:14

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