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Easton's Bible Dictionary - Latchet

Latchet

a thong ( Acts 22:25 ), cord, or strap fastening the sandal on the foot ( Isaiah 5:27 ; Mark 1:7 ; Luke 3:16 ).

These dictionary topics are from
M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition,
published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain, copy freely.
Bibliography Information

Easton, Matthew George. "Entry for Latchet". "Easton's Bible Dictionary". .

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia - Latchet

LATCHET

lach'-et (serokh; himas):

Leather thong used for tying on sandals (see Genesis 14:23; Mark 1:7 parallel). The stooping to untie the dusty shoe-latchet was esteemed by Orientals a service that was at once petty and defiling, and was usually assigned to menials.

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Bibliography Information
Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. "Entry for 'LATCHET'". "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia". 1915.