SHOES
See SANDALS.
Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary
Shoes
Shoes are mentioned as early as Exo 3:5, when Moses was told to put off his shoes, for the ground on which he stood was holy, for God was there. Act 7:33. The same was said to Joshua. Jos 5:15. It showed that as yet there was no welcome for man into the presence of God. A standing had not yet been made for him, whatever goodness and condescension God might show towards him. Under grace a standing is found, the shoes were put on the prodigal, he was welcome and at home. The priests ministered in the temple with bare feet, means being given to keep the feet clean. Cf. also Joh 13:1-17.
In transferring a possession it was customary to deliver a shoe. Rth 4:7-8. Twice is it said, “Over Edom will I cast out my shoe:” signifying that Edom would be subdued and be taken possession of as a menial. Psa 60:8; Psa 108:9. We read that “all they of Edom became David’s servants.” 2Sa 8:14. For shoes of ‘iron and brass,’ Deu 33:25, some translate ‘bolts’ instead of ‘shoes.’ But it may be figurative of treading down their enemies, as the Lord is represented having “feet like unto fine brass.” Rev 1:15.
The shoes of the East were mostly the same as ‘sandals’ – soles fastened to the feet by strings or thongs. John the Baptist declared he was not worthy to unloose the shoes of the Lord. Mar 1:7; Luk 3:16.
Fuente: Concise Bible Dictionary
Shoes
To put off the shoes from one’s feet, was an act of reverence to the Divine majesty of God, Exo 3:5. It was likewise a sign of mourning and humiliation. David went up the ascent of Mount Olivet barefoot, 2Sa 15:30; Isa 20:2; Isa 20:4; Eze 24:17. See SANDAL.