OET interlinear MARK 1:6

uW Translation Notes:

Note 1 topic: writing-background

καὶ & ὁ Ἰωάννης

and & ¬the John

Here Mark uses the word And to introduce background information that will help readers understand what happens next. The word does not introduce another event in the story. This background information is found in 1:6–8. Use a natural form in your language for introducing background information. Alternate translation: “Concerning this John, he”

Note 2 topic: figures-of-speech / activepassive

ἦν & ἐνδεδυμένος

was & /having/_dressed_in

If your language does not use this passive form, you could express the idea in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “clothed himself with”

Note 3 topic: figures-of-speech / explicit

ἦν & ἐνδεδυμένος τρίχας καμήλου

was & /having/_dressed_in hairs ˱of˲_/a/_camel

Here Mark implies that John wore clothes made from camel hair. If it would be helpful in your language, you could use an equivalent expression or plain language. Alternate translation: “wore clothing made from the hair of camels”

Note 4 topic: translate-unknown

ζώνην δερματίνην

/a/_belt leather

A leather belt is a thin strap made from animal skin that holds clothing in place. If your readers would not be familiar with this type of clothing, you could use the name of something similar in your area or you could use a more general term. Alternate translation: “an animal skin strap” or “a band made from animal skin”