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Who Is the House of Israel?
The word Israel appears 213 times in the Book of Mormon, almost always preceded by the word “of.” Here are the phrases in which it most commonly appears: Phrase # Appearances house of Israel 122 Holy One of Israel 40 … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Nephi 14, 1 Nephi 15, 2 Nephi 30, 2 Nephi 6, 3 Nephi 10, 3 Nephi 20, 3 Nephi 21, 3 Nephi 30, Mormon 7
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What Does It Mean to “Hearken?”
We don’t use the word “hearken” in modern English. But it’s an important word in the scriptures: It appears 229 times in the Old Testament, 9 times in the New Testament, and 100 times in the Book of Mormon. Deepening … Continue reading
Why Are “Envyings” Associated with “Strife?”
The word “envying” or “envyings” appears ten times in the Book of Mormon. Nine of those times, it is followed immediately by “strife” or “strifes.” These words are also closely associated in the New Testament. To envy another person is … Continue reading
What Is Priestcraft?
Is it okay to do the right things for the wrong reasons? Near the end of his writings, Nephi issues a serious warning: We must not participate in priestcraft. Here is his description of what that means: Behold, priestcrafts are … Continue reading
How Does the Savior Invite Us to Come Unto Him?
I mentioned yesterday that the phrase “come unto Christ” appears only five times in the scriptures. In contrast, the Savior says “come unto me” 39 times in the scriptures: once in the Old Testament, six times in the New Testament, … Continue reading
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Tagged 2 Nephi 26, 2 Nephi 28, 3 Nephi 12, 3 Nephi 18, 3 Nephi 21, 3 Nephi 27, 3 Nephi 28, 3 Nephi 30, 3 Nephi 9, Alma 5, Enos 1, Ether 12, Ether 3, Ether 4, Mormon 3, Moroni 7
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Turn, All Ye Gentiles – 3 Nephi 30:2
2 Turn, all ye Gentiles, from your wicked ways; and repent of your evil doings, of your lyings and deceivings, and of your whoredoms, and of your secret abominations, and your idolatries, and of your murders, and your priestcrafts, and … Continue reading
Hearken, O Ye Gentiles – 3 Nephi 30:1-2
1 Hearken, O ye Gentiles, and hear the words of Jesus Christ, the Son of the living God, which he hath commanded me that I should speak concerning you, for, behold he commandeth me that I should write, saying:2 Turn, … Continue reading
