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Footstool
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
Of figurative uses, there are the following groups: (1) Of the earth: Isaiah 66:1; Matthew 5:35; Acts 7:49 . (2) Of the ark: 1 Chronicles 28:2 . (3) Of the Temple: Psalm 99:5; Psalm 132:7; Lamentations 2:1; compare Isaiah 60:13 . (4) Of heathen enemies subdued by the Messianic King: Psalm 110:1; Matthew 22:44 the King James Version; Mark 12:36; Luke 20:43; Acts 2:35; Hebrews 1:13; Hebrews 10:13 . Thus the uses of this term are mainly metaphorical and symbolic of subjection, either to God as universal Lord or to God's Son as King by redemptive right. Compare 1 Corinthians 15:25-27 , in which all things, including death, are represented as subject to Christ and placed beneath His feet.
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Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. Entry for 'Footstool'. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​isb/​f/footstool.html. 1915.