Commentary

 

Leathern girdle, the, which John the Baptist wore

  

'The leathern girdle' which John the Baptist wore signifies an external band that receives and contains interior things.

(References: Arcana Coelestia 9372)

The Bible

 

Lamentations 4:7

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7 Her nobles were purer than snow, they were whiter than milk; They were more ruddy in body than rubies, their polishing was as of sapphire.