Thematic Bible: Shoe


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that I will take nothing belonging to you, not even a thread or the strap of a sandal. That way you can never say, 'It is I who made Abram rich.' Verse ConceptsMaterialism, As An Aspect Of SinShoesCords

None tire or stumble, they don't stop to nap or sleep. They don't loosen their belts, or unstrap their sandals to rest. Verse ConceptsBeltsSleeplessnessNot StumblingOrderly Army

He proclaimed, "One more powerful than I am is coming after me; I am not worthy to bend down and untie the strap of his sandals. Verse ConceptsShoesSelf AbasementUndoing FasteningsBowing Before Messiah

The commander of the Lord's army answered Joshua, "Remove your sandals from your feet, because the place where you stand is holy." Joshua did so. Verse ConceptsAdoration, Of GodBarefeetHoliness, As Set Apart For GodSandalsGodly ReverenceShoesSacred PlacesHoly Land


But the Lord said to him, 'Take the sandals off your feet, for the place where you are standing is holy ground. Verse ConceptsBarefeetSandalsHoly Land

(Now this used to be the customary way to finalize a transaction involving redemption in Israel: A man would remove his sandal and give it to the other party. This was a legally binding act in Israel.) So the guardian said to Boaz, "You may acquire it," and he removed his sandal.

then his sister-in-law must approach him in view of the elders, remove his sandal from his foot, and spit in his face. She will then respond, "Thus may it be done to any man who does not maintain his brother's family line!" Verse ConceptsFacesSpittingSaliva

We're eager to trade silver for the poor, a pair of sandals for the needy! We want to mix in some chaff with the grain!" Verse ConceptsBuying and sellingSandalsTradeShoesPollutionsRubbishNot Helping The PoorPrice Set On Individuals

This is what the Lord says: "Because Israel has committed three covenant transgressions -- make that four! -- I will not revoke my decree of judgment. They sold the innocent for silver, the needy for a pair of sandals. Verse ConceptsCreditCoveting, prohibition ofBribery, Results OfOppression, God's Attitude ToRighteousness, Of BelieversSandalsTradeAbominations, Judgments OfPoor, The Wicked Response ToShoesThree Or FourNorthern Kingdom Of IsraelPrice Set On Individuals

I dressed you in embroidered clothing and put fine leather sandals on your feet. I wrapped you with fine linen and covered you with silk. Verse ConceptsBarefeetCoveringBadgersClothembroideryLinenSandalsShoesAnimal SkinsGod Clothing PeopleThe Brides Wedding Dressroyalty

Groan in silence for the dead, but do not perform mourning rites. Bind on your turban and put your sandals on your feet. Do not cover your lip and do not eat food brought by others." Verse ConceptsCustomFeetBereavement, Expression OfHead coveringCovering The MouthSandalsTraditionsVeilsDressShoesClothing OneselfHeadgearFacial HairSilenceEating Forbidden Food

I have led you through the desert for forty years. Your clothing has not worn out nor have your sandals deteriorated. Verse ConceptsForty YearsClothingThe Number FortyGod's ProvisionShoes40 To 50 YearsThings Wearing OutGod Led Them Through The Wildernesswandering

John answered them all, "I baptize you with water, but one more powerful than I am is coming -- I am not worthy to untie the strap of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. Verse ConceptsBaptism Of The Holy SpiritBaptism, in the GospelsSending Of The Holy SpiritThe Outpouring Of The Holy Spirit,ShoesThe Holy Spirit, And SanctificationPromises Of The Holy SpiritWater For BaptismUndoing FasteningsSymbols of the Holy Spirit

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