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Matthew 3:4-6
Amplified Bible
Matthew 3:4-6
Amplified Bible
4 Now this same John had clothing made of camel’s hair and a [wide] leather [a]band around his waist; and his food was locusts and wild honey.(A) 5 At that time Jerusalem was going out to him, and all Judea and all the district around the Jordan; 6 and they were being baptized by him in the Jordan River, as they confessed their sins.
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- Matthew 3:4 This band (sash, girdle) was about six inches wide and had clasps or fasteners in front. It was used to carry personal items such as a dagger, money or other necessary things.
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