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# General Information:
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The author, Luke, quotes a passage from Isaiah the prophet concerning John the Baptist.
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# As it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet
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These words introduce a quotation from the prophet Isaiah. They can be stated in active form, and the missing words can be supplied. Alternate translation: "This happened as Isaiah the prophet had written in the book that contains his words" or "John fulfilled the message that the prophet Isaiah had written in his book" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
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# A voice of one calling out in the wilderness
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This can be expressed as a sentence. Alternate translation: "The voice of one calling out in the wilderness is heard" or "They hear the sound of someone calling out in the wilderness"
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# Make ready the way of the Lord, make his paths straight
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The second command explains or adds more detail to the first.
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# Make ready the way of the Lord
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"Get the road ready for the Lord." Doing this represents preparing to hear the Lord's message when he comes. People do this by repenting of their sins. Alternate translation: "Prepare to hear the Lord's message when he comes" or "Repent and be ready for the Lord to come" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
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# the way
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"the path" or "the road"