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# But what ... A man dressed in soft clothes?
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This also expects a negative answer, since John wore rough garments. "Did you go out to see a man dressed in soft clothes? Of course not!" This can also be written as a statement. Alternate translation: You certainly did not go out to see a man dressed in soft clothes!" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
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# dressed in soft clothes
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This refers to expensive clothing. Normal clothing was rough. Alternate translation: "wearing expensive clothing" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
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# kings' palaces
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A palace is a large, expensive house that a king lives in.
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# But what ... A prophet?
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This leads to a positive answer. "Did you go out to see a prophet? Of course you did!" This can also be written as a statement. Alternate translation: "But you actually went out to see a prophet!" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
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