Ephod
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An ephod was a type of apron that, according to the Hebrew Bible, was worn by the High Priest of Israel. It was a revered artifact in ancient Israelite culture, and was closely connected with oracular
High Priest of Israel wearing the sacred vestments. The ephod is depicted here in yellow.
Teraphim
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Teraphim is a word from the Hebrew Bible, found only in the plural, and of uncertain etymology. Despite being plural, teraphim may refer to singular objects. Teraphim is defined in classical rabbinica
Ephod
…is plainly described as having been worshipped, and therefore the cult image of a deity, while the object made by Micah is closely associated with a teraphim, and the ephod and teraphim are described interchangeably with the Hebrew terms pesel and massekah, meaning graven image, and molten image, respectively…
Fresco by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo of Rachel sitting on the teraphim.
Plastered skull cultic object recovered from Baysamun.