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A Prophet's Appearance
Commentators explain that John's clothing—a garment of woven camel's hair and a leather belt—was not random. It deliberately mirrored the appearance of the prophet Elijah (2 Kings 1:8). This visual identity signaled to the people that John was a prophet in the tradition of Israel's great figures, living an austere life dedicated to God.
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AT Robertson
On Mark 1:6
Clothed with camel's hair (ενδεδυμενος τριχας καμηλου). Matthew (Matthew 3:4) has it a garment (ενδυμα) of camel's hai…
Charles Ellicott
On Mark 1:6
19th Century
Bishop
And John was clothed...—See Note on Matthew 3:4.
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 1:6
John is described as a typical “holy man” of the Near East. His clothing was woven of camel’s hair and held in place by “a leather belt around his …
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John Gill
On Mark 1:6
17th Century
Pastor
And John was clothed with camel's hair
This is a description of John by his clothes; (See Gill on Matthew 3:4
Matthew Henry
On Mark 1:1–8
17th Century
Minister
Isaiah and Malachi each spoke concerning the beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, in the ministry of John. From these prophets we may observe t…