OET interlinear MARK 1:2

uW Translation Notes:

Note 1 topic: writing-quotations

καθὼς γέγραπται ἐν τῷ Ἠσαΐᾳ τῷ προφήτῃ

as ˱it˲_/has_been/_written in ¬the Isaiah the prophet

In Mark’s culture, Just as it has been written is a normal way to introduce quotations from important texts, in this case, the Old Testament books written by the prophet Malachi and by Isaiah the prophet (see Malachi 3:1 and Isaiah 40:3). If it would be helpful in your language, you could use a comparable phrase that indicates that Mark is quoting from important texts. Alternate translation: [Just as you can read in what Isaiah the prophet wrote] or [Just as it says in the Scriptures connected with Isaiah the prophet]

Note 2 topic: figures-of-speech / activepassive

καθὼς γέγραπται ἐν τῷ Ἠσαΐᾳ τῷ προφήτῃ

as ˱it˲_/has_been/_written in ¬the Isaiah the prophet

If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: [Just as Isaiah the prophet wrote]

Note 3 topic: figures-of-speech / metonymy

ἐν τῷ Ἠσαΐᾳ τῷ προφήτῃ

in ¬the Isaiah the prophet

Here, Isaiah the prophet represents the book written by Isaiah. If it would be helpful in your language, you could use an equivalent expression from your language or state the meaning plainly. Alternate translation: [in the scroll of Isaiah the prophet]

Note 4 topic: figures-of-speech / exclamations

ἰδοὺ

behold

Here, the word Behold draws the attention of the audience and asks them to listen carefully. If it would be helpful in your language, you could express Behold with a word or phrase that asks the audience to listen, or you could draw the audience’s attention in another way. Alternate translation: [See] or [Pay attention]

Note 5 topic: figures-of-speech / idiom

πρὸ προσώπου σου

before /the/_face ˱of˲_you

Here, the phrase before your face means before or in front of the person. If it would be helpful in your language, you could use a comparable phrase or state the meaning plainly. Alternate translation: [in front of you] or [before I send you]

Note 6 topic: figures-of-speech / metaphor

κατασκευάσει τὴν ὁδόν σου

/will_be/_preparing the way ˱of˲_you

Here the author of the quotation speaks of helping people to get ready for the coming of the Messiah as if it were preparing the way or road for the Messiah. If it would be helpful in your language, you could use a comparable figure of speech or state the meaning plainly. Alternate translation: [will help people get ready for you to arrive]