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sandal

Definition:

A sandal is a simple shoe with a flat sole that is held onto the foot by straps that go around the foot or ankle. Sandals are worn by both men and women.

• In ancient Israel, a sandal was sometimes used to confirm a legal transaction, such as the selling of property. One person would take off a sandal and give it to the other person to show that the transaction was legal and binding.
• John said that he was not worthy to even untie Jesus’ sandals, which was a normal task for the servant or slave with the lowest status in a Jewish household.

Bible References:

• Acts 07:33
• Deuteronomy 25:10
• John 01:27
• Joshua 05:15
• Mark 06:7-9

Word Data:

• Strong’s: H5274, H5275, H8288, G4547, G5266