Fetter

Type Object Greek πέδη
Shackle for the ankles to restrict prisoner movement
Shackle for the ankles to restrict prisoner movement (Daderot, Public domain or CC0, via Wikimedia Commons) Shackle, fetter, manacle

About Fetter

Fetters were metal chains with special links prepared to go around the ankles. They served to restrict the movement of someone considered dangerous or being imprisoned. There is considerable overlap between this entry and the preceding one on “chain.” See also the illustration there.

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Key References

Mark 5:4

Though he was often bound with chains and shackles, he had broken the chains and shattered the shackles. Now there was no one with the strength to subdue him.

Luke 8:29

For Jesus had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. Many times it had seized him, and though he was bound with chains and shackles, he had broken the chains and been driven by the demon into solitary places.

All Scripture References (2)

Mark (1)
Mark 5:4

Though he was often bound with chains and shackles, he had broken the chains and shattered the shackles. Now there was no one with the strength to subdue him.

Luke (1)
Luke 8:29

For Jesus had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. Many times it had seized him, and though he was bound with chains and shackles, he had broken the chains and been driven by the demon into solitary places.