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Ephod – Appearance

Exegetical Approaches

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Apron

The Ephod was similar to an apron, extending from the priest's hips to his ankles, covering only the back.  A band at the top of the Ephod served as a belt (Cheshev haEphod) and two shoulder straps reached from the back, over the priests's shoulders, connecting to the Choshen in front.

Vest or Tunic

The Ephod covered only the upper body of the priest, resembling a vest or corsette, or perhaps a tunic.

Sources:Josephus, R. Saadia, commentary attributed to Rashi, perhaps RambamHilkhot Kelei HaMikdash 9:9-11About R. Moshe b. Maimon,3 perhpas R. Avraham b. HaRambam,opinion brought by ChizkuniShemot 28:6-8Shemot 28:27About R. Chizkiyah b. Manoach, Meiri, perhaps Abarbanel,4 R. S.R. HirschShemot 28:4Shemot 28:8About R. Samson Raphael Hirsch

Skirt and Top

The Ephod wrapped around the priest's waist like a skirt while the "ketefot" covered his entire back.

Cape

Sources:perhaps Rambam, Ralbag, R. Meyuchas