Ephod of the High Priest

Ephod (Heb. 'epohd). The ephod of the high priest was woven of blue, purple, scarlet, and fine linen yarn and was embroidered with figures of gold. It was made of two pieces, the one covering the back, the other the breast and upper part of the body. The two parts were fastened together on the top of each shoulder by a golden clasp or fastening-- an onyx set in gold-- with the names of six tribes on each stone. The breastplate was fastened on to the ephod (Ex 28:6-12; 39:2-7).