ὑπόδημα
hupodēma
sandal
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredBased on the provided data, the Greek word ὑπόδημα (hupodēma, Strong's number G5266) is translated as "sandal." This word is used a total of 10 times in the Bible, indicating its significance in the ancient Greek language and cultural context. The term "sandal" likely refers to a type of foot covering worn by common people in the ancient Mediterranean world. While we cannot say for certain whether the sandals referred to in the Bible were similar to modern sandals or something more akin to shoes, the word itself suggests a casual or informal form of footwear. The frequency of the word's occurrence in the Bible, while limited, suggests that it held importance or was easily recognizable in early Christian communities. Nevertheless, without further context or information, it is difficult to pinpoint the exact significance or connotation of the word beyond its basic meaning and cultural association.
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Occurrences in Scripture
10 total occurrences across the text
I indeed baptize you in water for repentance, but he who comes after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you in the Holy Spirit.
Matthew 10:10Take no bag for your journey, neither two coats, nor sandals, nor staff: for the laborer is worthy of his food.
Mark 1:7He preached, saying, “After me comes he who is mightier than I, the thong of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and loosen.
Luke 3:16John answered them all, “I indeed baptize you with water, but he comes who is mightier than I, the strap of whose sandals I am not worthy to loosen. He will baptize you in the Holy Spirit and fire,
Luke 10:4Carry no purse, nor wallet, nor sandals. Greet no one on the way.
Luke 15:22“But the father said to his servants, ‘Bring out the best robe, and put it on him. Put a ring on his hand, and sandals on his feet.
Luke 22:35He said to them, “When I sent you out without purse, wallet, and sandals, did you lack anything?” They said, “Nothing.”
John 1:27He is the one who comes after me, who is preferred before me, whose sandal strap I’m not worthy to loosen.”
Acts 7:33The Lord said to him, ‘Take off your sandals, for the place where you stand is holy ground.
Acts 13:25As John was fulfilling his course, he said, ‘What do you suppose that I am? I am not he. But behold, one comes after me, the sandals of whose feet I am not worthy to untie.’