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The Definition of the word Leather

Leather

A girdle of, worn by Elijah (2 Kings 1:8) and John the Baptist (Matt. 3:4). Leather was employed both for clothing (Num. 31:20; Heb. 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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The New Testament