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754 B
Markdown
17 lines
754 B
Markdown
This continues the account of what happened when Jesus was born as the King of the Jews.
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## In Bethlehem of Judea ##
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Alternative translation: "in the town of Bethlehem of Judea."
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## this is what was written by the prophet ##
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This can be stated in active voice as "this is what the prophet wrote." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
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## written by the prophet ##
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Alternative translation: "written by the prophet Micah."
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## you, Bethlehem, … are not the least among the leaders of Judah ##
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"You who live in Bethlehem, your town is certainly very important" (UDB) or "you, Bethlehem, … are one of the most important cities." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-apostrophe]]) (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-litotes]]) |