Make the ephod of gold, and of blue, purple and scarlet yarn, and of finely twisted linen — the work of skilled hands. The ephod is the most distinctive garment of the high priest — a sleeveless vest-like garment that holds the breastpiece. Its materials are the five covenant materials: gold thread woven with the three colors in fine linen. The ephod is described as the work of skilled hands — the same phrase used for the cherubim in the tabernacle curtains. The craftsmanship required for the ephod is the highest available: the garment that carries the names of the twelve tribes on its shoulders requires the finest skill that the covenant's artisans can provide.

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