Bible Dictionary

Sandal

A simple piece of footwear worn on the foot, commonly secured by straps.

Quick Reference

Total Entries

516

Entry Position

411 of 516

Letter

S

Meaning

A simple piece of footwear worn on the foot, commonly secured by straps.

Key Scriptures

  • Exodus 3:5
  • Exodus 12:11
  • Deuteronomy 25:9-10
  • Joshua 5:15
  • Ruth 4:7-8
  • 1 Samuel 12:3
  • 2 Samuel 15:30
  • Isaiah 20:2-4
  • Ezekiel 24:17
  • Amos 2:6

Original Language

Hebrew

נַעַל

naal

sandal; shoe

Greek

ὑπόδημα

hypodēma

sandal; shoe

Meaning

A sandal is a simple piece of footwear worn on the foot, commonly secured by straps.

Biblical Usage

Sandals were common footwear in biblical times and are mentioned in connection with travel, ordinary life, and various customs.

In Ruth, the removal and giving of a sandal served as a testimony confirming a transaction involving redemption and property. A related custom appears in Deuteronomy when a man who refused his duty to his brother’s family had his sandal removed as a public sign.

Key References

  • Exodus 3:5
  • Exodus 12:11
  • Deuteronomy 25:9-10
  • Joshua 5:15
  • Ruth 4:7-8
  • 1 Samuel 12:3
  • Isaiah 20:2-4
  • Ezekiel 24:17
  • Redeem
  • Purchase
  • Kinsman
  • Witness
  • Inheritance

Study More

Continue your Bible study by exploring related Scriptures, dictionary terms, and connected topics.

Scriptures

  • Exodus 3:5
  • Exodus 12:11
  • Deuteronomy 25:9-10
  • Joshua 5:15
  • Ruth 4:7-8
  • 1 Samuel 12:3
  • 2 Samuel 15:30
  • Isaiah 20:2-4
  • Ezekiel 24:17
  • Amos 2:6

Related Terms

Redeem Purchase Kinsman Witness Inheritance

Study Topics

objects customs law footwear redemption