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What Does the Bible Say About Shoe?

16 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Shoe in the Bible

Discover 16 Bible verses about shoe. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on shoe, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments.

16
Total Verses
13
Old Testament
3
New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Shoe

  1. 1
    Genesis 14:23
    That I will not take from a thread even to a shoelatchet , and that I will not take any thing that is thine, lest thou shouldest say, I have made Abram rich:
    KJV
  2. 2
    Exodus 3:5
    And he said, Draw not nigh hither: put off thy shoes from off thy feet, for the place whereon thou standest is holy ground.
    KJV
  3. 3
    Deuteronomy 25:9
    Then shall his brother's wife come unto him in the presence of the elders, and loose his shoe from off his foot, and spit in his face, and shall answer and say, So shall it be done unto that man that will not build up his brother's house.
    KJV
  4. 4
    Deuteronomy 29:5
    And I have led you forty years in the wilderness: your clothes are not waxen old upon you, and thy shoe is not waxen old upon thy foot.
    KJV
  5. 5
    Deuteronomy 33:25
    Thy shoes shall be iron and brass; and as thy days, so shall thy strength be. Thy shoes: or, Under thy shoes
    KJV
  6. 6
    Joshua 5:15
    And the captain of the LORD'S host said unto Joshua, Loose thy shoe from off thy foot; for the place whereon thou standest is holy. And Joshua did so.
    KJV
  7. 7
    Ruth 4:7
    Now this was the manner in former time in Israel concerning redeeming and concerning changing, for to confirm all things; a man plucked off his shoe, and gave it to his neighbour: and this was a testimony in Israel.
    KJV
  8. 8
    Ruth 4:8
    Therefore the kinsman said unto Boaz, Buy it for thee. So he drew off his shoe.
    KJV
  9. 9
    Isaiah 5:27
    None shall be weary nor stumble among them; none shall slumber nor sleep; neither shall the girdle of their loins be loosed, nor the latchet of their shoes be broken:
    KJV
  10. 10
    Ezekiel 16:10
    I clothed thee also with broidered work, and shod thee with badgers' skin, and I girded thee about with fine linen, and I covered thee with silk.
    KJV

Subtopics of Shoe

Removed while on holy ground
Taken off at a time of mourning
Of the people of Israel did not get old
Loosened as a sign of refusal to observe the levirate marriage
Poor people sold for a pair of
Made of badgers' (dugong, porpoise?) skins
Thong of
Loosing of, a humble service
Latchet of
Loosed in token of refusal to observe the Levirate marriage
Made of badgers' skins
Made of iron
Poor sold for a pair of
Put off in mourning
Shoes of the children of Israel did not wax old
Taken off on holy ground

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Shoe? (13 Verses)

That I will not take from a thread even to a shoelatchet , and that I will not take any thing that is thine, lest thou shouldest say, I have made Abram rich:
And he said, Draw not nigh hither: put off thy shoes from off thy feet, for the place whereon thou standest is holy ground.
Then shall his brother's wife come unto him in the presence of the elders, and loose his shoe from off his foot, and spit in his face, and shall answer and say, So shall it be done unto that man that will not build up his brother's house.
And I have led you forty years in the wilderness: your clothes are not waxen old upon you, and thy shoe is not waxen old upon thy foot.
Thy shoes shall be iron and brass; and as thy days, so shall thy strength be. Thy shoes: or, Under thy shoes
And the captain of the LORD'S host said unto Joshua, Loose thy shoe from off thy foot; for the place whereon thou standest is holy. And Joshua did so.
Now this was the manner in former time in Israel concerning redeeming and concerning changing, for to confirm all things; a man plucked off his shoe, and gave it to his neighbour: and this was a testimony in Israel.
Therefore the kinsman said unto Boaz, Buy it for thee. So he drew off his shoe.
None shall be weary nor stumble among them; none shall slumber nor sleep; neither shall the girdle of their loins be loosed, nor the latchet of their shoes be broken:
I clothed thee also with broidered work, and shod thee with badgers' skin, and I girded thee about with fine linen, and I covered thee with silk.
Forbear to cry, make no mourning for the dead, bind the tire of thine head upon thee, and put on thy shoes upon thy feet, and cover not thy lips, and eat not the bread of men. Forbear: Heb. Be silent lips: Heb. upper lip
Thus saith the LORD; For three transgressions of Israel, and for four, I will not turn away the punishment thereof; because they sold the righteous for silver, and the poor for a pair of shoes;
That we may buy the poor for silver, and the needy for a pair of shoes; yea, and sell the refuse of the wheat?

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Shoe? (3 Verses)

And preached, saying, There cometh one mightier than I after me, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to stoop down and unloose.
John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire:
Then said the Lord to him, Put off thy shoes from thy feet: for the place where thou standest is holy ground.

How to Study What the Bible Says About Shoe

  1. 1

    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about shoe. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about shoe and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about shoe is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on shoe needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about shoe with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about shoe, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about shoe?
Discover 16 Bible verses about shoe. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on shoe, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments. The Bible contains 16 key verses about shoe spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about shoe are there?
There are 16 key Bible verses about shoe compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about shoe?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about shoe is Genesis 14:23 — "That I will not take from a thread even to a shoelatchet , and that I will not take any thing that is thine, lest thou shouldest say, I have made Abra..."
Where in the Bible does it talk about shoe?
Shoe is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 16 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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