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foot´stool (כּבשׂ, kebhes; ὑποποÌδιον, hupopoÌdion, “trodden onâ€): The 15 Scripture references to this term may be classified as literal or figurative. Of the former are the two passages: and . In these the footstool was a sort of step or support for the feet placed before the throne or any pretentious seat.
Of figurative uses, there are the following groups: (1) Of the earth: ; ; . (2) Of the ark: . (3) Of the Temple: ; ; ; compare . (4) Of heathen enemies subdued by the Messianic King: ; the King James Version; ; ; ; ; . 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 -27, in which all things, including death, are represented as subject to Christ and placed beneath His feet.