ΕΦΟΥΘ, εφουθ
EPHOUTH, ephouth
Sounds Like: EF-ooth
Translations: ephod, a priestly garment, a sacred vestment, an idol
From the root: ΕΦΩΔ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word, ΕΦΟΥΘ (EPHOUTH), is likely a misspelling or variant of ΕΦΩΔ (EPHOD). The ephod was a sacred vestment worn by the high priest of Israel, described in the Old Testament. It was a sleeveless garment, often richly embroidered, and sometimes associated with idolatry when used improperly or as an object of worship itself. In the provided context, it refers to something Gideon made that led Israel astray, suggesting an idol or an object of improper worship.
Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative
Strong’s number: G2181 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Unknown: Yes
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From the same root
Below are all other words in our texts that we've cataloged as being from the same root, ΕΦΩΔ.
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- ἘΦΩΔΗΝ — ephod, a ephod
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