The girdle of the ephod was for the closer fastening and girding of it. Which is upon it: this is added to distinguish it from the other girdle, Exo_28:4, which was to gird all the garments, and was tied in a lower place.
Of the same; either,
1. Of the same piece; or rather,
2. Of the same kind of materials and workmanship, as the following words explain it.