Exo 28:6-14 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Exod 28:6-14: 28:6-14 The ephod was a kind of apron consisting of front and back pieces joined by shoulder straps (28:7 ) and secured by a decorative sash (28:8 , 27-28 ). Perhaps it is mentioned first because it was understood to be the distinctive high priestly garment. The fact that Gideon later made a gold ephod (Judg 8:27 ) suggests that the garment was thought to have special powers.

a28:6-14►

eJudg 8:27►

gIsa 9:6►

‏ Exodus 28:6-14

Summary for Exod 28:6-14: 28:6-14 ^a The ephod was a kind of apron consisting of front and back pieces joined by shoulder straps (28:7 ^b) and secured by a decorative sash (28:8 ^c, 27-28 ^d). Perhaps it is mentioned first because it was understood to be the distinctive high priestly garment. The fact that Gideon later made a gold ephod (Judg 8:27 ^e) suggests that the garment was thought to have special powers.
28:12 ^f names on his shoulders (cp. Isa 9:6 ^g): The badge of office on the shoulder indicated what the person was really carrying. Thus, the high priest represented the people before God, and with his royal garments he represented the glory of God before the people.