Objects & worship
Ephod
A priestly garment, especially associated with the high priest.
Also called · priestly ephod
What it means
Exodus describes an ornate ephod made with woven materials and shoulder stones bearing Israel’s tribal names.
Other passages also use the word for priestly objects or garments, so its form is not identical in every context.
How it appears in the Bible
The high-priestly ephod supported the breastpiece, while 1 Samuel connects an ephod with seeking divine guidance.
Translation note
The Hebrew word is usually transliterated rather than replaced with a modern clothing term.