King James Bible Dictionary

probably of foreign derivation; a girdle; specifically the ephod or high priest´ s shoulder piece; also generally an image

1. ephod

a. priestly garment, shoulder-cape or mantle, outer garment

1. worn by an ordinary priest and made of white stuff

2. worn by the high priest - more costly, woven of gold, blue, purple, scarlet, and linen threads provided with shoulder-pieces and a breast piece of like material, ornamented with gems and gold