{i} (Judaism) ritual linen sleeveless garment (like an apron) fastened together at the shoulder by two onyx stones set in gold worn by Jewish priests in ancient Israel
a linen apron worn in ancient Hebrew rites, especially a vestment for the high priest
Special first - Temple - period garment worn by the high priest Attached to the ephod was a breastplate with precious stones for each of the twelve tribes of Israel
A part of the sacerdotal habit among Jews, being a covering for the back and breast, held together on the shoulders by two clasps or brooches of onyx stones set in gold, and fastened by a girdle of the same stuff as the ephod
The ephod for the priests was of plain linen; that for the high priest was richly embroidered in colors