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Sandal

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What is the meaning of Sandal in the Bible?

The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia entry on SANDAL directs readers to related entries including DRESS, section 6; SHOE; and SHOE-LATCHET.

SIGNIFICANCE

Understanding the construction and usage of sandals provides essential context for interpreting daily life, social status, and ritual practices described in biblical narratives.

Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide

Physical & Symbolic Reality: Physical objects and natural elements like Sandal were everyday realities for biblical writers, frequently used as living metaphors for spiritual truths.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
  • Why did the biblical author mention Sandal in this passage?
  • What cultural or historical assumption does Sandal clarify?

Source Attribution

Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.

How to Cite This Entry

"Sandal." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/sandal/
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