אָפַד (ʼâphad) — Bind

Hebrew word study: אָפַד (ʼâphad), Strong's H640. to gird on (the ephod)

HebrewStrong's H640
Quick definition
Hebrew word
אָפַד (ʼâphad)
Pronounced: aw-fad'

Approximate — computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to gird on (the ephod)

Word study
Derivation: a primitive root (rather a denominative from H646 (אֵפוֹד));

KJV translation words: bind, gird.

Where this word appears

Strong's H640 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Exodus 29:5 and last appears in Leviticus 8:7.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

and he girded the ephod ×1and you will gird the ephod ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

וְאָפַדְתָּ ×1וַיֶּאְפֹּד ×1

Books where it appears most

Exodus ×1Leviticus ×1

Verses (all 2)

  • Exodus 29:5 — וְאָפַדְתָּ — and you will gird the ephod
  • Leviticus 8:7 — וַיֶּאְפֹּד — and he girded the ephod

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: H646 אֵפוֹד (ʼêphôwd).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does ʼâphad (H640) mean?

To gird on (the ephod).

How is H640 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates H640 as: bind, gird..

How often does אָפַד (ʼâphad) appear?

Strong's H640 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Exodus 29:5 and last appears in Leviticus 8:7.