The Definition of the word Ephod

Ephod

Something girt, a sacred vestment worn originally by the high "priest (Ex. 28:4), afterwards by the ordinary priest (1 Sam." "22:18), and characteristic of his office (1 Sam. 2:18, 28;" "14:3). It was worn by Samuel, and also by David (2 Sam. 6:14)." "It was made of fine linen, and consisted of two pieces, which" "hung from the neck, and covered both the back and front, above" the tunic and outer garment (Ex. 28:31). That of the high priest was embroidered with divers colours. The two pieces were joined together over the shoulders (hence in Latin called "superhumerale) by clasps or buckles of gold or precious stones," "and fastened round the waist by a "curious girdle of gold, blue," "purple, and fine twined linen" (28:6-12)." "The breastplate, with the Urim and Thummim, was attached to the ephod.