Easton's Bible Dictionary: M. G. Easton, M.A., D.D.
(
Isa. 60:6), an African or Arabian species of camel having only one hump, while the Bactrian camel has two. It is distinguished from the camel only as a trained saddle-horse is distinguished from a cart-horse. It is remarkable for its speed (
Jer. 2:23). Camels are frequently spoken of in partriarchal times (
Gen. 12:16, 24:10, 30:43, 31:17, etc.). They were used for carrying burdens (
Gen. 37:25; Judg. 6:5), and for riding (
Gen. 24:64). The hair of the camel falls off of itself in spring, and is woven into coarse cloths and garments (
Mt. 3:4).