Bible Dictionary
Sandals
Sandals were common biblical footwear consisting of a sole secured by straps. They were worn outdoors, removed during meals or in sacred settings, and are mentioned in instructions concerning travel and ministry.
Definition
Sandals were ordinary biblical footwear consisting of a sole fastened to the foot by leather straps. They could be made from wood, palm bark, or leather, including seal-skin.
Biblical Usage
Sandals are mentioned in instructions concerning travel and ministry. Their straps and construction are also reflected in descriptions of footwear and clothing.
Historical Background
Sandals were common in Palestine and were made from several materials. The supplied material identifies references in Mark, Acts, and Ezekiel.
Scripture References
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Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Mentioned only in Mark 6:9 and Acts 12:8. The sandal was simply a sole, made of wood or palm-bark, fastened to the foot by leathern straps. Sandals were also made of seal-skin (Ezek. 16:10; lit. tahash, “leather;” A.V., “badger’s skin;” R.V., “sealskin,” or marg., “porpoise-skin”). (See SHOE.)