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792 B
792 B
Connecting Statement:
This verse tells how the messenger in verse 2 would prepare the Lord's way.
The voice of one calling out in the wilderness
This phrase 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"
Make ready the way of the Lord ... make his paths straight
These two phrases mean the same thing. (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-parallelism)
Make ready the way of the Lord
"Get the road ready for the Lord." Doing this represents being prepared to hear the Lord's message when he comes. Alternate translation: "Prepare yourselves for the Lord to come" or "Be ready for the Lord when he comes" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor)