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Why Is Light an Appropriate Symbol for the Birth of Christ?
In a passage quoted by Nephi, Isaiah used the imagery of light to describe the birth of the Messiah: The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light; they that dwell in the land of the shadow of … Continue reading
What Is “Stoutness of Heart?”
After prophesying that the Savior will one day establish peace and justice on the earth, Isaiah contrasts God’s steady leadership with the frantic efforts of people trying to do things on their own: And all the people shall know, even … Continue reading
Which of Isaiah’s Writings Are Quoted in the Book of Mormon?
About a third of the book of Isaiah (21 out of 66 chapters) is quoted in the Book of Mormon. Here is a list of those chapters with a brief description of each: Isaiah 2 (2 Nephi 12) – There … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Nephi 20, 1 Nephi 21, 2 Nephi 12, 2 Nephi 13, 2 Nephi 14, 2 Nephi 15, 2 Nephi 16, 2 Nephi 17, 2 Nephi 18, 2 Nephi 19, 2 Nephi 20, 2 Nephi 21, 2 Nephi 22, 2 Nephi 23, 2 Nephi 24, 2 Nephi 27, 2 Nephi 7, 2 Nephi 8, 3 Nephi 20, 3 Nephi 21, 3 Nephi 22, Mosiah 12, Mosiah 14
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What Is the Historical Context for the Book of Isaiah?
Nephi taught that the words of Isaiah “are plain unto all those that are filled with the spirit of prophecy” (2 Nephi 25:4). But he also acknowledged that he had an advantage over his descendants, because he had lived in … Continue reading
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Tagged 2 Nephi 17, 2 Nephi 18, 2 Nephi 19, 2 Nephi 20, 2 Nephi 23, 2 Nephi 24
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What Does the Book of Mormon Teach About Anger?
As we’ve discussed the last couple of days: We feel sadness when something bad happens to us or to someone we love. We feel fear when we think something bad is likely to happen to us or to someone we … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Nephi 16, 2 Nephi 1, 2 Nephi 15, 2 Nephi 19, 2 Nephi 20, 2 Nephi 22, 2 Nephi 28, 3 Nephi 11, 3 Nephi 22, Alma 35, Alma 43, Alma 46, Alma 47, Helaman 13, Helaman 4, Moroni 9, Mosiah 17, Mosiah 19
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What Is the Significance of the Name “Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace?”
In Isaiah 9 (which is quoted by Nephi in 2 Nephi 19), the prophet Isaiah provides a long name for the Messiah. Most of the time, names are not translated. For example, the name Immanuel, which means “God is with … Continue reading
His Hand Is Stretched Out Still – 2 Nephi 19:12, 17, 21; 20:4
…For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still. (2 Nephi 19:12, 17, 21; 20:4; Isaiah 9:12, 17, 21; 10:4) As he describes the rebelliousness of the kingdom of Israel, Isaiah repeatedly uses … Continue reading