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# How can I know this?
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"How can I know for sure that what you said will happen?" Here, "know" means to learn by experience, suggesting Zechariah was asking for a sign as proof. AT: "What can you do to prove to me that this will happen?"
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# I am Gabriel, who stands in the presence of God
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This is stated as a rebuke to Zechariah. The presence of Gabriel, coming directly from God, should be enough proof for Zechariah.
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# who stands
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"who serves"
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# I was sent to speak to you
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This can be stated in active form. AT: "God sent me to speak to you" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
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# Behold
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"Look" or "Listen." This word adds emphasis to what is said next. AT: "Pay attention to what I am about to tell you"
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# silent, unable to speak
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These mean the same thing, and are repeated to emphasize the completeness of his silence. AT: "completely unable to speak" or "not able to speak at all" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
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# not believe my words
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"not believe what I said"
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# at the right time
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"at the appointed time"
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# translationWords
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* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/names/zechariahnt]]
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* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/angel]]
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* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/names/gabriel]]
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* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/god]]
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* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/send]]
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* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/believe]]
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* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/word]]
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* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/fulfill]] |