From b61e5e31acdd9fbc0549e08b12a01ca94ee6d121 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Andrew Belcher Date: Fri, 12 May 2017 16:22:44 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Update 'bible/other/sandal.md' --- bible/other/sandal.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/bible/other/sandal.md b/bible/other/sandal.md index f07600ec..a52f7bbd 100644 --- a/bible/other/sandal.md +++ b/bible/other/sandal.md @@ -2,9 +2,9 @@ ## Definition: ## -A sandal is a simple flat-soled shoe held onto the foot with straps around the foot or ankle. Sandals are worn by both men and women. +A sandal is a simple flat-soled shoe held onto the foot by straps that go around the foot or ankle. Sandals are worn by both men and women. -* A sandal was sometimes used to confirm a legal transaction, such as the selling of property by one man taking off a sandal and giving it to the other. +* A sandal was sometimes used to confirm a legal transaction, such as the selling of property: one man would take off a sandal and give it to the other. * Removing one's shoes or sandals was also a sign of respect and reverence, especially in God's presence. * John said that he was not worthy to even untie Jesus' sandals, which would have been the task of a lowly servant or slave.