Bible Dictionary
Shoe
A shoe in biblical usage could mean a sandal or other covering for the foot. In Deuteronomy 33:25, the underlying term may instead refer to bars or fortress defenses.
Biblical Usage
Biblical usage includes ordinary footwear or sandals. In Deuteronomy 33:25 the passage may instead be understood as saying that iron and brass would be Israel’s fortress or bars, while the Revised Version retains “shoes” with “bars” in the margin.
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