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Yes, and you
Zechariah uses this phrase to begin his direct address to his son. You may have a similar way to direct speech in your language.
you, child, will be called a prophet
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "as for you, child, people will know that you are a prophet" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive)
of the Most High
These words are a euphemism for God. Alternate translation: "who serves the Most High" or "who speaks for God Most High" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-euphemism)
will go before the face of the Lord
Before the Lord comes, he will go and announce to the people that the Lord will come to them. See how you translated this in Luke 1:17.
the face of the Lord
"the face of" someone can be an idiom that refers to the that person's presence. It is sometimes omitted in translation. Alternate translation: "the Lord" See how you translated this in Luke 1:17. (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-idiom)
to prepare his paths
This is a metaphor that means that John will prepare the people to listen to and believe the Lord's message. (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor)