4547. sandalion

Lexicon

sandalion: Sandal

Original Word: σανδάλιον
Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter
Transliteration: sandalion
Pronunciation: san-DA-lee-on
Phonetic Spelling: (san-dal'-ee-on)
Definition: Sandal
Meaning: a sandal.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

sandal.

Neuter of a derivative of sandalon (a "sandal"; of uncertain origin); a slipper or sole-pad -- sandal.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
dim. of sandalon (a wooden sole, sandal)
Definition
a sandal
NASB Translation
sandals (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 4547: σανδάλιον

σανδάλιον, 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 ; Edersheim, Jesus the Messiah, i. 621).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word σάνδαλον (sandalon), which refers to a sandal or a type of footwear.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of sandals is also present in the Hebrew Scriptures, with corresponding terms such as נַעַל (na'al) in Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, entry 5275. This term similarly refers to a sandal or shoe, often used in contexts of travel, servitude, or covenantal acts, such as the removal of sandals in holy places (e.g., Exodus 3:5).

Usage: The term σανδάλιον is used in the New Testament to refer to the footwear worn during biblical times. It is mentioned in contexts that highlight simplicity, humility, and readiness for travel or service.

Context: The word σανδάλιον appears in the New Testament in passages that emphasize the simplicity and humility of the early disciples and followers of Jesus. Sandals were the common footwear of the time, made from leather or other materials, and were practical for the dusty and rugged terrain of the region.

In Mark 6:9, Jesus instructs His disciples, "Wear sandals, but not a second tunic." This directive underscores the call to simplicity and reliance on God's provision as they went out to preach and heal. The instruction to wear sandals, but not to carry extra provisions, highlights a lifestyle of trust and dependence on God.

Similarly, in Acts 12:8, an angel instructs Peter, "Put on your clothes and sandals," as he is miraculously freed from prison. The mention of sandals here signifies readiness and the immediacy of action in response to divine intervention.

Sandals, as a symbol, often represent the readiness to spread the Gospel and the willingness to serve. They are a reminder of the humble and transient nature of the Christian journey, where believers are called to be prepared to move and act according to God's will.

Forms and Transliterations

σανδαλια σανδάλια σανδάλιά σανιδωτόν sandalia sandália sandáliá

Englishman's Concordance

Mark 6:9 N-ANP
GRK: 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
GRK: ὑπόδησαι τὰ σανδάλιά σου ἐποίησεν
NAS: yourself and put on your sandals. And he did
KJV: bind on thy sandals. And so
INT: put on the sandals of you He did

Strong's Greek 4547
2 Occurrences

σανδάλια — 2 Occ.