Joshua 5:15
And the captain of the Lord’s host said unto Joshua, Loose thy shoe from off thy foot; for the place whereon thou standest is holy. And Joshua did so.
Cross-references
Exodus 3:5
Parallel
Exodus 3:5 gives the identical command to remove sandals on holy ground. This links Joshua's holy site to Moses' burning bush, emphasizing the presence of God.
Acts 7:33
Citation
Acts 7:33 quotes the exact 'remove your sandals' command from Exodus 3:5, directly echoing Joshua 5:15. Both affirm the holiness of the location.
Isaiah 20:2
Parallel
Isaiah 20:2 also has a command to remove sandals as a prophetic sign — a parallel action but with different meaning (shame vs. reverence).