Leather
Easton, 1897
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; Acts 10:6, Acts 10:32). It was probably learned in Egypt.
Dictionary: M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary (1897, public domain).