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The priests garments called an Ephod

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A priest's Ephod,     Exodus chapter 28

The garments of the priesthood, as told in Exodus 28:4 are: a breast plate, an ephod, a robe, an embroidered coat, a woven turban (not shown) and a girdle (belt or sash).

  • The breastplate of judgment: holds 12 stones, one for each of the 12 tribes of Israel, Exodus 28:15.
  • The ephod: is made of gold, blue, purple and scarlet thread on fine woven linen, artistically crafted and is made up of the pieces below.
  • The robe of the ephod: is solid blue, with pomegranates of blue, purple and scarlet, all around its hem, Exodus 28:31.
  • The embroidered coat of the ephod:
  • The girdle (belt or sash), of the ephod: shall be of the same workmanship as the ephod, Exodus 28:8.
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