Strong's Lexicon sandalion: Sandal Original Word: σανδάλιον Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word σάνδαλον (sandalon), which refers to a type of footwear. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with sandals is נַעַל (na'al), Strong's Hebrew #5275, which also refers to a sandal or shoe. Usage: The term "sandalion" refers to a type of footwear commonly worn in ancient times, consisting of a sole fastened to the foot by straps. In the New Testament, it is used to describe the sandals worn by individuals as part of their everyday attire. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near East, sandals were the most common form of footwear. They were typically made from leather or other durable materials and were essential for protection against the rough terrain. Sandals were also a symbol of readiness and preparedness, as they allowed individuals to travel and move freely. In Jewish culture, the removal of sandals was a sign of reverence and humility, often observed in sacred spaces. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origindim. of sandalon (a wooden sole, sandal) Definition a sandal NASB Translation sandals (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4547: σανδάλιονσανδάλιον, σανδαλιου, τό (diminutive of σάνδαλον (which is probably a Persian word; cf. Vanicek, Fremdwörter, under the word)), a sandal, a sole made of wood or leather, covering the bottom of the foot and bound on with thongs: Mark 6:9; Acts 12:8. (Herodotus, Josephus, Diodorus, Aelian, Herodian, others; for נַעַל in Isaiah 20:2; Judith 10:4 Judith 16:9. (In the Sept. and Josephus σανδάλιον and ὑπόδημα are used indiscriminately; cf. Isaiah 20:2; Joshua 5:15; Josephus, b. j. 6, 1, 8.)) Cf. Winers RWB, under the word Schuhe; Roskoff in Schenkel 5:255; (Kamphausen in Riehm, p. 1435ff; B. D., under the word Strong's Exhaustive Concordance sandal. Neuter of a derivative of sandalon (a "sandal"; of uncertain origin); a slipper or sole-pad -- sandal. Forms and Transliterations σανδαλια σανδάλια σανδάλιά σανιδωτόν sandalia sandália sandáliáLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Mark 6:9 N-ANPGRK: ἀλλὰ ὑποδεδεμένους σανδάλια καὶ μὴ NAS: but [to] wear sandals; and [He added], Do not put KJV: But [be] shod with sandals; and not INT: but wear sandals and not Acts 12:8 N-ANP |