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# before your face
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This is an idiom that means "ahead of you." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
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# your face ... your way
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Here the word "your" refers to Jesus and is singular. When you translate this, use the pronoun "your" because this is a quote from a prophet, and he did not use Jesus' name. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
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# the one
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This refers to the messenger.
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# will prepare your way
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Doing this represents preparing the people for the Lord's arrival. Alternate translation: "will prepare the people for your arrival" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
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