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A girdle of, worn by Elijah (2 Kings 1:8 ) and John the Baptist (Matthew 3:4 ). Leather was employed both for clothing (Numbers 31:20; Hebrews 11:37 ) and for writing upon. The trade of a tanner is mentioned (Acts 9:43; 10:6,32 ). It was probably learned in Egypt.

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These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.

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Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Leather'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ebd/l/leather.html. 1897.

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