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translationWords
- en:tw:bethlehem
- en:tw:chiefpriests
- en:tw:christ
- en:tw:herodthegreat
- en:tw:israel
- en:tw:judea
- en:tw:prophet
- en:tw:scribe
- en:tw:shepherd
translationNotes
- This continues the account of what happened when Jesus was born as the King of the Jews.
- In Bethlehem of Judea - Alternative translation: "in the town of Bethlehem of Judea."
- this is what was written by the prophet - This can be stated in active voice as "this is what the prophet wrote." (See: en:ta:vol2:translate:figs_activepassive)
- **written by the prophet ** - written by the prophet - Alternative translation: "written by the prophet Micah."
- you, Bethlehem, … are not the least among the leaders of Judah - "You who live in Bethlehem, your town is certainly very important" (UDB) or "you, Bethlehem, … are one of the most important cities." (See: en:ta:vol2:translate:figs_apostrophe) (See: en:ta:vol2:translate:figs_litotes)