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Ephod
Ephod
אֵפֹד e.phod
Ephod (Hebrew: אֵפֹד, e.phod) is a biblical name; its Hebrew etymology is not securely established. It appears once, at Numbers 34:23. In United States birth records the name is below the reporting threshold. Appears in the same passages as Ahihud.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Ephod
son of Hanniel; father of Hanniel
Scripture against society
The two measures, side by side
At a glance
- Verses
- 1 across 1 book
- Bearers
- 1 one person only
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- Exodus
- Hapax
- Yes occurs exactly once
Using it today
In United States birth records this name is below the reporting threshold. The Social Security Administration does not publish counts under five, so a name given to four children looks the same as one given to none.
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | Numbers 34:23 |
Names connected to this one
- Hanniel co-occurrence Appears with Hanniel in Numbers 34.
- Bukki co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Bukki.
- Chislon co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Chislon.
- Ahihud co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Ahihud.
- Azzan co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Azzan.
- Ammihud co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Ammihud.
- Elidad co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Elidad.
Origin & meaning
A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at Num.34.23;
father of: Hanniel (H2592)
§ Ephod = "a (special) girdle"
the father of a chief of Manasseh
Ephod son of Hanniel was appointed as the leader from the tribe of Manasseh to assist in dividing the land of Canaan.
The biblical story
Ephod, the son of Hanniel, is mentioned in the book of Numbers as the appointed leader from the tribe of Manasseh who assisted in dividing the land of Canaan among the Israelite tribes (Num.34.23). After the Israelites had conquered the land of Canaan under the leadership of Joshua, representatives from each tribe were chosen to help allocate the land according to the instructions given by God. Ephod was selected as the representative for the tribe of Manasseh, highlighting his leadership skills and the trust placed in him by his tribe. The division of the land was a crucial task, ensuring that each tribe received its allotted portion and that the distribution was fair and equitable. Ephod's role in this process demonstrates his importance and the responsibility he held within his tribe. No further details are provided about Ephod's life, his family, or his other contributions to the tribe of Manasseh. His mention in this context serves to highlight the organization and cooperation among the tribes during the allocation of the Promised Land and to recognize the significant individuals who played a role in this important event in Israel's history.
Key verses
Ephod appears in 1 verse. Here are some of the most notable:
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The prince of the children of Joseph, for the tribe of the children of Manasseh, Hanniel the son of Ephod.
Numbers 34:23
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Numbers (1)
- Numbers 34:23