Dictionary of Bible Themes Used mostly symbolically to refer to God's supreme authority over his creation. It is used especially to refer to his final victory over all those who oppose him. 2 Chronicles 9:18The footstool as a rest for the feet James 2:3Psalms 132:7 The footstool used symbolically See also God's footstool as a symbol for the ark and the temple 1 Chronicles 28:2Psalms 99:5 Lamentations 2:1 Isaiah 66:1 God's footstool as a symbol for the earth See also Matthew 5:35God cannot be confined to any man-made temple. Acts 7:49Joshua 10:24-25 1 Kings 5:3 Defeated enemies can be regarded as a footstool Psalms 66:12Isaiah 51:23 Micah 7:10 Hebrews 1:13 Jesus Christ will make all God's enemies his footstool See also Psalms 110:1This passage affirms Jesus Christ's supremacy over the angels. Matthew 22:44Acts 2:34-35 pp Mk 12:36 Ephesians 1:22pp Lk 20:43 Hebrews 10:13See also Jesus Christ will complete his victory when he returns 1 Corinthians 15:25Hebrews 2:8 Psalms 8:6 See also 1135 God, suffering of2375 kingdom of God 2550 Jesus Christ, pre-existence of 5152 fingers 5582 tiredness 7308 Atonement, Day of 7468 temple, rebuilding |
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