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Dressed Like a Prophet
Commentators widely agree that John's clothing—a garment of camel's hair and a leather belt—was not random. It was the specific attire of the prophet Elijah (2 Kings 1:8). This visual cue immediately identified John to the people as a prophet with a serious message of repentance, fulfilling their expectation of Elijah's return before the Messiah.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 3:4
18th Century
Theologian
His raiment of camel's hair. This was his clothing. This is not the fine hair of the camel from which our elegant cloth is made, called
AT Robertson
On Matthew 3:4
Now John himself (αυτος δε ο Ιωανης). Matthew thus introduces the man himself and draws a vivid sketch of his dress (note ειχεν, i…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 3:1–4
19th Century
Preacher
In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea, and saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. For th…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 3:4
Clothes of camel’s hair and a leather belt were not only the clothes of poor people but established links with Elijah (2 Kings 1:8; cf.…
John Calvin
On Matthew 3:4
16th Century
Theologian
And the same John had his raiment of camel’s hair. The Evangelist does not want us to consider it as one of John’s chief excellencies that…
John Gill
On Matthew 3:4
17th Century
Pastor
The same John had his raiment
The Evangelist goes on to describe this excellent person, the forerunner of our Lord, …
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 3:1–6
17th Century
Minister
After Malachi, there was no prophet until John the Baptist came. He appeared first in the wilderness of Judea. This was not an uninhabited desert, …
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 3:1–12
13th Century
Philosopher
The Evangelist wrote about Christ’s entrance into the world; now, however, he writes about the course of His life, which is, in fact, considered ac…