Bible dictionary for children
Sandals
Sandals are open footwear held on the foot by straps.
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What does it mean?
Sandals are open footwear held on the foot by straps. They were common in the settings of many Bible stories.
At the burning bush, Moses is told to remove his sandals because the ground is holy. The action expresses respect in that encounter.
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What does removing his sandals show in Moses' story?
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Moses and the Burning Bush
Exodus 3:1–4:17
While caring for sheep in the wilderness, Moses met God at a burning bush and was called to lead Israel out of Egypt.
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Related reading: Exodus 3:5
He said, “Don’t come close. Take off your sandals, for the place you are standing on is holy ground.”Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
