John the Baptist’s appearance reminds us of Elijah (2 Kings 1:8). His clothing was also somewhat typical for prophets (Isaiah 20:2, Zechariah 13:4). It was undoubtedly typical for those who dwelt in the desert.
John’s appearance reminds us of Elijah (2 Kings 1:8) and others (Isaiah 20:2, Zechariah 13:4).
4 Now John wore a garment of camel’s hair and a leather belt around his waist, and his food was locusts and wild honey.