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Objects

ephod

Cornelian and other stones are to be set in the ephod. It is of finely woven linen embroidered with gold, violet-purple, red-purple and crimson, with two shoulder-straps bearing cornelians engraved with the names of the sons of Israel. At consecration Aaron is dressed in the ephod and its waistband is tied round his waist.

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Objects

First mention

Exodus 25:7

Tags

3

Exodus 25, 28-29Priestly garmentDwelling

Scripture references

  • Exodus 25:7

    cornelian and other stones to be set in the ephod and breastplate.

  • Exodus 28:6

    'They will make the ephod of finely woven linen embroidered with gold, violet-purple, red-purple and crimson.

  • Exodus 29:5

    You will then take the vestments and dress Aaron in the tunic, the robe of the ephod, the ephod, and the breastplate, and tie the waistband of the ephod round his waist.

  • Exodus 35:9

    cornelian and other stones to be set in the ephod and breastplate.