ephod
Sign in to savethumb|High Priest of Israel wearing the sacred vestments. The ephod is depicted here in yellow.
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thumb|High Priest of Israel wearing the sacred vestments. The ephod is depicted here in yellow.
An ephod (; or ) was a type of apron that, according to the Hebrew Bible, was worn by the High Priest of Israel, an artifact and an object to be revered in ancient Israelite culture, and was closely connected with oracular practices and priestly ritual.
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