The term "foot-breadth" refers to the measurement of space equivalent to the width of a human foot. In biblical times, this measurement was often used to describe small distances or to emphasize the limited space or narrowness of a path. The concept of a foot-breadth is significant in understanding certain biblical passages that highlight the precision and care required in one's spiritual journey.

One notable reference to the concept of foot-breadth is found in the Old Testament, where it is used metaphorically to describe the protection and guidance provided by God. In Psalm 18:36 , the psalmist declares, "You broaden the path beneath me so that my ankles do not give way." Here, the imagery of a broadened path suggests divine intervention that prevents stumbling, ensuring stability and security for the faithful. The idea is that God provides ample space for the believer's steps, preventing them from slipping or falling.

The notion of foot-breadth also appears in the context of moral and ethical conduct. In Proverbs 4:27 , it is written, "Do not swerve to the right or to the left; turn your feet away from evil." This verse underscores the importance of maintaining a straight and narrow path, avoiding deviations that could lead to sin or moral failure. The imagery of feet and their placement is used to convey the necessity of careful and deliberate choices in one's walk with God.

In the New Testament, the concept of foot-breadth can be related to the teachings of Jesus regarding the narrow path. In Matthew 7:13-14 , Jesus instructs, "Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it." The narrow road, which could be likened to a path of limited foot-breadth, requires vigilance and commitment, symbolizing the challenging yet rewarding journey of faith.

The use of foot-breadth as a metaphor in Scripture serves to remind believers of the importance of walking carefully and purposefully in their spiritual lives. It emphasizes the need for divine guidance and the conscious effort to remain on the path of righteousness, avoiding the pitfalls and distractions that can lead one astray. Through the imagery of foot-breadth, the Bible communicates the delicate balance required in the pursuit of holiness and the assurance of God's support in that endeavor.4096. midrak -- a treading or stepping place
... footbreadth. From darak; a treading, ie A place for stepping on -- (foot-)breadth.
see HEBREW darak. 4095, 4096. midrak. 4097 . Strong's Numbers.
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Letter ii (AD 1126) to the Monk Adam
... were so obedient a disciple, who could not bear that he, your father and master,
should be separated from you for a single instant, for a foot breadth (as it ...
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The Resemblance Between the Old Testament and the New.
... Hence, they did not acquire a foot breadth in the land of Canaan, except for sepulture;
thus testifying that they hoped not to receive the benefit of the ...
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"And There is None that Calleth Upon Thy Name, that Stirreth up ...
... he would go,"that can challenge kindness on a miskenning Jesus,(321) "that can stand
on the ground of the promises when there is not a foot-breadth of a ...
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Mosaic Cosmogony.
... pole, to where the arid plains of Australia lie solitary beneath the bright cross
of the south, a rank and luxuriant herbage cumbered every foot-breadth of the ...
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Foot-breadth (1 Occurrence)
Foot-breadth. Foot, Foot-breadth. Foot-chains . Multi-Version
Concordance Foot-breadth (1 Occurrence). Deuteronomy 2 ...
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Foot-chains (1 Occurrence)
Foot-chains. Foot-breadth, Foot-chains. Footed . Multi-Version Concordance
Foot-chains (1 Occurrence). ... Foot-breadth, Foot-chains. Footed . Reference Bible
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Meddle (6 Occurrences)
... Deuteronomy 2:5 Meddle not with them; for I will not give you of their land, no,
not so much as a footbreadth; because I have given mount Seir unto Esau for a ...
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Hor (14 Occurrences)
... 32:50). It was therefore not in Mt. Seir (Deuteronomy 2:5), of which not
even a foot-breadth was given to Israel. Jebel Neby Harun ...
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Breadth (100 Occurrences)
... Deuteronomy 2:5 Meddle not with them; for I will not give you of their land, no,
not so much as a footbreadth; because I have given mount Seir unto Esau for a ...
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Foot (193 Occurrences)

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Mount (311 Occurrences)
... 32:50). It was therefore not in Mt. Seir (Deuteronomy 2:5), of which not
even a foot-breadth was given to Israel. Jebel Neby Harun ...
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