אֵפֹד

# Ephod (H0641) The Hebrew word *ephod* (אֵפֹד) appears only once in the biblical text, making it a rare term in the Hebrew scriptures. Based solely on the lexical data provided, we know the word refers to an object called an "Ephod," though the single occurrence limits our ability to establish a detailed range of meanings or usage patterns from the biblical record itself. The rarity of this word's appearance suggests it may have referred to something specific enough that it required limited explanation or mention in the biblical texts that survive. Without additional occurrences to compare, the lexical data alone cannot determine whether the term had multiple applications, carried symbolic significance, or represented a singular, well-understood object to its original audience. The single usage provides insufficient evidence to establish broader theological or cultural significance based purely on the lexicon. To understand this word's full meaning and context, one would need to examine the specific biblical passage where it appears, as the lexical entry itself offers only the transliteration and general designation rather than contextual definition or usage patterns that multiple occurrences would provide.