Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Matthew 3:4 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Matthew 3:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 3 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And the same John had his raiment of camel's hair, and a leathern girdle about his loins; and his meat was locusts and wild honey.”
Matthew 3:4 (KJV)
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Commentary on Matthew 3:4
John's austere lifestyle demonstrated prophetic separation from worldly comforts and identification with the wilderness prophets like Elijah (2 Kings 1:8). His camel's hair garment and locust diet symbolized repentance from luxury and conformity to the world. This prophetic symbolism called Israel to remember the wilderness wanderings and return to covenant faithfulness. John embodied his message of radical repentance.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 3:4
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“He was a hairy man”
“And John was clothed with camel's hair”
“that the prophets will each be ashamed of his vision”
“those who wear soft clothing are in king's houses.”
“any kind of katydid”
“I will send you Elijah the prophet before the great and terrible day of Yahweh comes.”
“'to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children”
“oil out of the flinty rock;”
“and they will prophesy one thousand two hundred sixty days”
“And all they of the land came to a wood; and there was honey upon the ground.”