# 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 7:33](rc://en/tn/help/act/07/33)
* [Deuteronomy 25:10](rc://en/tn/help/deu/25/10)
* [John 1:27](rc://en/tn/help/jhn/01/27)
* [Joshua 5:15](rc://en/tn/help/jos/05/15)
* [Mark 6:7-9](rc://en/tn/help/mrk/06/07)

## Word Data:

* Strong’s: H5274, H5275, H8288, G45470, G52660
