Hebrew · H2805, H646 · unreviewed

חֵשֶׁב אֲפֻדָּתוֹ

A belt or strap (as being interlaced) · a girdle ; specifically the ephod or highpriest's shoulder-piece; also generally, an image

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חֵשֶׁב H2805 a belt or strap (as being interlaced)
Pronunciation ḥēšeb
Interlaced belt representing skillfully crafted, intricate work; emphasizes both construction technique and aesthetic artistry
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אֵפוֹד H646 a girdle ; specifically the ephod or highpriest's shoulder-piece; also generally, an image
Pronunciation ʾēpwōd
Priestly garment that evolved from functional girdle to symbolic object embodying divine presence and judgment.
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What does חֵשֶׁב אֲפֻדָּתוֹ (cheshev afuddato) mean in the Bible?

חֵשֶׁב · אֵפוֹד is a Hebrew word meaning "skillfully woven band of the ephod".

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Meaning

skillfully woven band of the ephod
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