Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
(board). A sole of wood, leather, or plaited material, bound to the foot with straps. The shoe of the Bible. Not worn in the house nor in holy places (Ex. 3:5; Deut. 25:9; Josh. 5:15).
Concise Bible Dictionary:
Soles worn under the feet; and tied by strings or thongs to keep them in their place (Mark 6:9; Acts 12:8). See SHOES.
Strong’s Dictionary of Greek Words:
Transliteration:
sandalion
Meaning:
neuter of a derivative of σάνδαλον (a "sandal"; of uncertain origin); a slipper or sole-pad
“633. Carrying Sandals” From Manners and Customs of the Bible:
Matthew 3:11. He that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear.
To carry the master’s sandals was considered the most menial duty that could be performed. On entering a house the sandals are taken off by a servant, who takes care of them, and brings them again when needed. In India it is customary for a servant to accompany his master when he walks out. If the master desires to walk barefoot on the soft grass or the smooth ground the servant removes the sandals and carries them in his hand. John felt himself unworthy to do for Christ even the meanest work of a servant.
See also note on John 1:27 (#791).
“832. Sandals” From Manners and Customs of the Bible:
Acts 12:8. The angel said unto him, Gird thyself, and bind on thy sandals.
The sandal consists of a wooden or leathern sole, which is fastened to the foot by thongs or latchets. The Bedawin of Mount Sinai wear Bandit’s made of “fish-skin,” or rather of the hide of a species of Dugong obtained from the Red Sea, near Sherm. See Palmer's Desert of the Exodus, p. 81. The leathern thongs which are used to keep the sandals on the feet are referred to in Mark 1:7 and in Luke 3:16.
“874. Military Sandals” From Manners and Customs of the Bible:
Ephesians 6:15. Your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace.
The military sandals of the Roman private soldiers and centurions were made of very strong leather, and the soles were thickly studded with hobnails in order to give a sure footing. Thus the Christian soldier, having the Gospel as a sure footing, can stand firmly against the attacks of his spiritual foes.
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