2017-12-12 06:13:24 +00:00
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# This is he of whom it was written
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2023-07-12 15:57:02 +00:00
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"He is the one about whom a prophet wrote long ago" or "This is what a prophet wrote long ago about John the Baptist"
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2017-12-12 06:13:24 +00:00
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# I am sending my messenger
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2023-07-12 15:57:02 +00:00
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The pronouns "I" and "my" refer to God. The prophet was quoting what God said.
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2017-12-12 06:13:24 +00:00
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# before your face
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2024-02-19 17:25:51 +00:00
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"in front of you" or "to go ahead of you"
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2017-12-12 06:13:24 +00:00
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# prepare your way before you
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2023-07-12 15:57:02 +00:00
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This means the messenger will prepare the people to receive the Messiah's message.
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