But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him" (Luke 15:20; emphasis added). And it shall come to pass that their cry shall go, even according to the simpleness of their words. . . Old Testament prayers end simply with the word, (= confirmed, true), and hence in the name (title) of Jesus Christ. . (Matthew Nickerson, "Nephi's Psalm: 2 Nephi 4:16-35 in the light of Form-Critical Analysis,". Verses 3 and 4 read in part: 3 For I have exhorted you with all diligence; and I have taught you … Sunday. Find 4 photos of the 418 E 625 S #2 townhouse on Zillow. 2 Nephi 4. . . 2 Nephi 10:3 “Wherefore, as I said unto you, it must needs be expedient that Christ —for in the last night the angel spake unto me that this should be his name —should come among the Jews, among those who are the more wicked part of the world; and they shall crucify him—for thus it behooveth our God, and there is none other nation on earth that would crucify their God.” [emp. In his editing for the 1837 edition, Joseph Smith removed at least 47 of these apparently extraneous uses of this well-worked phrase. 2 Nephi 3. He prays for help against the "enemy of [his] soul," who tempts him and destroys his peace, the "evil one" who seeks a place in his heart (2 Nephi 4:27-28), referring to this "enemy" three times. That They Might Have Joy - 2 Nephi 2:25 "Ask in Faith" - Enos 1:15; 1 Nephi 1:1 Highly Favored of the Lord 2 Ne 3:5 Joseph truly saw our day 17 And the Lord hath said: I will raise up a Moses; and I will give power unto him in a rod; and I will give judgment unto him in writing. In the Book of Mormon two great aspects of God's character are described as. Concerning the rights of primogeniture and leadership, Lehi said to Laman, Lemuel, Sam and the sons of Ishmael, "If ye will hearken unto the voice of Nephi . Joseph, Who Was Carried into Egypt: concerning the prophecies of which my father hath spoken, concerning Joseph, who was carried into Egypt. Other Book of Mormon examples of multiple occurrences of "it came to pass" which were edited by Joseph Smith in 1837 are found in Alma 8:18-19 and Alma 14:4-5. . [Catherine Thomas, "A Great Deliverance," in Studies in Scripture: Book of Mormon, Part 1, p. 108]. 6, no. ", 2 Nephi 25:13      "my soul delighteth to prophesy concerning [Christ]", 2 Nephi 31:3      "my soul delighteth in plainness; for after this manner doth the Lord God work among the, [Alan C. Miner, Personal Notes] [See the commentary on 2 Nephi 4:15]. No longer droop in sin . This power "did not pass automatically, but had to be conferred by the father in a special blessing" (Falk 165). [Royal Skousen, "The Original Language of the Book of Mormon: Upstate New York Dialect, King James English, or Hebrew?," in Journal of Book of Mormon Studies, Spring 1994, F.A.R.M.S., pp. Gen. 39:2; 45:4; 49:22 (22–26); Ps. 2. However, the translation of the book of Joseph has not yet been published. In this prophecy, quoted in part by Lehi to his son Joseph in 2 Nephi 3, we learn that he knew of the destiny of Joseph Smith. Complaint            4:17-19            54:3, 3. Fortunately God is also a perfectly merciful being and has devised a plan of redemption whereby justice can be paid through the suffering of the Savior and we can be redeemed and brought back into his presence (see 2 Nephi 2:5-7). Subsequent editing of the text into standard English has systematically removed these non-English expressions from the text--the very expressions that provide the strongest support for the hypothesis that the Book of Mormon is a literal translation of a non-English text. But a seer will I raise up out of the fruit of thy loins; and unto him will I give power to bring forth my word unto the seed of thy loins. The descendants of Isaac built the Temple of Solomon on that sacrificial spot and many centuries later the descendants of Isaac's brother Ishmael erected the Dome of the Rock which still stands today on that same Temple Mount. It was first published in March 1830 by Joseph Smith as The Book of Mormon: An Account Written by the Hand of Mormon upon Plates Taken from the Plates of Nephi. "And he arose, and came to his father. The father was watching and went out to meet him while he was yet a long way off. By reading these words as they were intended to be read (in a chiastic manner) the reader is able to come to a most profound understanding of the meaning of the text and the richest appreciation of its significance. Third, Lehi referred to Jacob three times as his "firstborn . . (2 Nephi 4:1-2). . Nephi's psalm (2 Nephi 4:16-35) employs some of the features characteristic of his Hebrew literary heritage. In most cases, there were two or more examples of "it came to pass" in close proximity; in some cases, nothing new had "come to pass." Are there "many" non-obvious scriptures? 29:4; 2 Ne. Although such a proposal might seem extremely tentative, Garth Norman has made some remarkable correlations at this site with the Book of Mormon. 11 But a aseer will I raise up out of the fruit of thy loins; and unto him will I give bpower to cbring forth my word unto the seed of thy loins—and not to the bringing forth my word only, saith the Lord, but to the convincing them of my word, which shall have already gone forth among them. And he shall be clike unto me; for the thing, which the Lord shall bring forth by his hand, by the power of the Lord shall bring dmy people unto esalvation. [Constructed from information taken from Noel B. Reynolds, "Nephite Uses and Interpretations of Zenos," in, According to John Welch, Nephi's masterful meditation in 2 Nephi 4:16-35, known today as the Psalm of Nephi, stands in 2 Nephi immediately after the death and burial of Lehi. . 2 Nephi 3:4. Come, Follow Me for Primary February Week 2 February 3-9 2 Nephi 1-5 “We Lived after the Manner of Happiness” LovePrayTeach. 2 Nephi 4:2 And the Prophecies Which [Joseph] Wrote, There Are Not Many Greater: According to McConkie and Millet, the stature of Joseph of Egypt as a prophet remains little known even to Latter-day Saints. Otherwise, those who have been wronged could cry out that there is no justice. [Clate Mask, "And They Called the Place Bountiful," pp. in the wilderness" (2 Nephi 2:1,2,11), and singled him out to spend his life "in the service of thy God" (2 Nephi 2:3)--a role often associated with the position of a firstborn son. What is important here is to realize that the original text of the Book of Mormon apparently contains expressions that are not characteristic of English at any place or time, in particular neither Joseph Smith's upstate New York dialect nor the King James Bible. According to Hugh Nibley, when Nephi says, "that I may be strict in the plain road" (2 Nephi 4:32) he means "that I may stick to the right path." . Nephi was caught up into an exceedingly high mountain where a grand vision was unfolded before him, and he saw not only what his father had seen but also much more. . Consider this context of the word. My heart pondereth continually upon the things which I have seen and heard. By reading these words as they were intended to be read (in a chiastic manner) the reader is able to come to a most profound understanding of the meaning of the text and the richest appreciation of its significance. 418 E 625 S # 2, Nephi, UT 84648 is a townhouse unit listed for-sale at $250,000. Such a profound statement in three simple words. 13 And out of weakness he shall be made strong, in that day when my work shall commence among all my people, unto the restoring thee, O house of Israel, saith the Lord. Zenos explains God's mercy in terms of the Son and recognizes that it is "because of [God's] Son" that "[God has] turned [his] judgments away from [him]" (Alma 33:11), Nephi ends by saying: "My soul will rejoice in thee, my God, and the rock of my salvation" (2 Nephi 4:30), Zenos ends by saying: "In thee is my joy" (Alma 33:11), [Noel B. Reynolds, "Nephite Uses and Interpretations of Zenos," in The Allegory of the Olive Tree, pp. And he prophesied concerning us, and our future generations; and they are written upon the plates of brass. J. D. Douglas, 2nd ed., Wheaton, Illinois: Tyndale House Publishers, 1982, p. . One would also do well to compare the feelings of inadequacy of the Savior upon the withdrawal of the Spirit of His Father. . , Winter 1835, p. 236). (2 Nephi 4:26; emphasis added). 21:11 (8–11); Morm. 1 And now I speak unto you, Joseph, my a last-born. . Concerning this record, Joseph Smith has written: "The record of Abraham and Joseph, found with the mummies, is beautifully written on papyrus, with black, and a small part red, ink or paint, in perfect preservation." 2 Nephi 31: 3: “For my soul delighteth in plainness; for after this manner doth the Lord God work among the children of men. In early Israel several cases of succession ran contrary to the common custom. . 5:14 (14–16). . We anticipate that the prophecies of Joseph contained therein will have much to say about the roles of Ephraim and Manasseh in the gathering of Israel in the last days. 2, Fall 1994 Fall, pp. The father was watching and went out to meet him while he was yet a long way off. Let us consider the quality of mercy. But I will awrite unto him my law, by the finger of mine own hand; and I will make a bspokesman for him. These steps diminished the uniqueness and importance of Laman as the eldest son. Later in his writings, Nephi used a phrase similar to that used by the angel. 3 And now, Joseph, my last-born, whom I have brought out of the wilderness of mine afflictions, may the Lord bless thee forever, for thy aseed shall not utterly be bdestroyed. 2 And may the Lord consecrate also unto thee this a land, which is a most precious land, for thine inheritance and the inheritance of thy seed with thy brethren, for thy security forever, if it so be that ye shall keep the commandments of the Holy One … 992.) TG Scriptures, Writing of. 3 Wherefore, after my father had made an end of speaking concerning the prophecies of Joseph, he called the children of Laman, his sons, and his daughters, and said unto them: Behold, my sons, and my daughters, who are the sons and the daughters of my a firstborn, I would that ye should give ear unto my words. Yea my heart sorroweth because of my flesh; My soul grieveth because of mine iniquities. Nephi's words have universal import, but they become even more poignant and vivid if we recognize that this psalm was written while Nephi was feeling painfully vulnerable after losing his father. Behold, thou art little; wherefore hearken unto the words of thy brother, Nephi, and it shall be done unto thee even according to the words which I have spoken. 10 And aMoses will I raise up, to deliver thy people out of the land of Egypt. 8 And I will give unto him a commandment that he shall do anone other work, save the work which I shall command him. (Joseph Fielding Smith, "Restoration of the Melchizedek Priesthood," Improvement Era, October 1904, p. It Came to Pass That . 5 out of 5 stars (601) 601 reviews $ 3.25. Laman and Lemuel angry/wars and contentions. [Gerald N. Lund, "'Knowest Thou the Condescension of God? And the words which I have written in weakness will be made strong unto them; for it persuadeth them to do good; it maketh known unto them of their fathers; and it speaketh of Jesus, and persuadeth them to believe in him, and to endure to the end, which is life eternal.” Further, we are aware that Joseph of Egypt was the author of a scriptural record which will some day be restored to those of the house of faith (see. Commenting on 2 Nephi 7:1-3, Jacob teaches that the Jews will be restored to the true church of God and be reestablished in the land of Palestine (2 Nephi 9:2). 34-36] [See the commentary on Alma 33:3-11], Chart comparing the Psalm of Nephi with the Prayer of Zenos. It may well be that the ancient Joseph knew more of our day than we do. 2 Nephi 4:15 introduces the Psalm of Nephi and gives keys to several themes. Petition            4:31-33            54:5, 5. 115] [See the commentary on Alma 32:21]. . . 3 Nephi 2:15. The record of Abraham translated by the Prophet was subsequently printed, and it is now known as the book of Abraham in the Pearl of Great Price. As Nephi obeyed the angel and looked, he saw the Redeemer of the world. Another significant location to both Arab and Jew is found in Hebron. [Church Educational System, Book of Mormon Student Manual: Religion 121 and 122, 1989, p. 25]. In 2 Nephi 3-4, Nephi seems to experience discouragement because of his weaknesses and openly acknowledges that his sins keep him from feeling able to rejoice. He prays for help against the "enemy of [his] soul," who tempts him and destroys his peace, the "evil one" who seeks a place in his heart (2 Nephi 4:27-28), referring to this "enemy" three times. . 4 For the Lord God hath said that: a Inasmuch as ye shall keep my commandments ye shall … Perhaps we find pieces of it in the blessings to Jacob and Joseph (as well as the others), where the historical parallels could be better illustrated. List the groups who received Lehi's blessing in these verses, and what blessings he left them. In the Book of Mormon two great aspects of God's character are described as mercy and justice. Thus, Jacob of old blessed Judah with the rights of governance (Genesis 49:10), and Joseph with a double portion of the birthright through Ephraim and Manasseh (Genesis 48:22), and Levi eventually became entitled to certain inherited rights of the priesthood. The Tomb of the Patriarchs is built over the traditional burial spot of their common ancestor Father Abraham, venerated patriarch of both nations. (See the New Bible Dictionary, ed. Nephi’s explanation of … Continue reading 2 Nephi 31: 3 → he spake unto the sons of Ishmael yea and even all his household (1837). He truly becomes one of us (the covenant children of the Father) in his sufferings, yet he shows us the way to overcome, to conquer temptation and depression and to claim his covenant blessings: "Awake, my soul! The Lord in His Condescension unto the Children of Men Hath Visited Men in So Much Mercy: Gerald Lund notes that after Lehi recounted to his family his marvelous vision in which he had seen the tree of life, Nephi reported that he was "desirous also that [he] might. Old Testament prayers end simply with the word Amen (= confirmed, true), and hence in the name (title) of Jesus Christ. 18 And the Lord said unto me also: I will raise up unto the fruit of thy loins; and I will make for him a spokesman. Joseph in Egypt saw the Nephites in vision—He prophesied of Joseph Smith, the latter-day seer; of Moses, who would deliver Israel; and of the coming forth of the Book of Mormon. He teaches of the fall of man and the Lord's atonement (2 Nephi 9:4 … . And unto him will I give commandment that he shall do a work for the fruit of thy loins, his brethren, which shall be of great worth unto them, even to the bringing of them to the cknowledge of the covenants which I have made with thy fathers. Jacob was yet scarce gone out from the presence of Isaac his father that Esau his brother came in from his hunting. TG Prophets, Mission of. . 2:3 Wherefore, thy soul shall be blessed, and thou shall dwell safely with thy brother, Nephi; and thy days shall be spent in the service of thy God. These steps diminished the uniqueness and importance of Laman as the eldest son. View more property details, sales history and Zestimate data on Zillow. For the children of Laman and Lemuel, he pronounces a blessing on them while cursing their parents (2 Nephi 4:5–9). This power "did not pass automatically, but had to be conferred by the father in a special blessing" (Falk 165). TG Dispensations; Israel, Restoration of; Restoration of the Gospel. (2 Nephi 4:26; emphasis added). Mask then makes an interesting query: "How would a people from Jerusalem (and now in the New World) with their Near Eastern Semitic customs, feel about Lehi's death? . . While Alma quotes Zenos's prayer as proof that Zenos knew of the Son of God, Nephi appears to have applied the sentiments and language of the prayer to his own trying circumstances, finding in Zenos's words a source of encouragement and faith in the face of hostility and affliction. 37:17 (15–20); 1 Ne. Yet I will not loose his tongue, that he shall speak much, for I will not make him mighty in speaking. Remember the words of thy dying father. 2 Ne 3:4 I am a descendant of Joseph. [Church Educational System, Book of Mormon Student Manual: Religion 121 and 122. [Joseph F. McConkie and Robert L. Millet, Doctrinal Commentary on the Book of Mormon. That is because the only place it occurs in the whole Book of Mormon is in the writings of Nephi on the Small Plates. Later in his writings, Nephi used a phrase similar to that used by the angel. 7:9 (1, 5, 9–10). ft. townhouse is a 3 bed, 3.0 bath unit. That is, Nephi doesn't want to get lost in sin. Nephi's psalm (2 Nephi 4:16-35) employs some of the features characteristic of his Hebrew literary heritage. . 21 Because of their faith their awords shall proceed forth out of my mouth unto their brethren who are the fruit of thy loins; and the weakness of their words will I make strong in their faith, unto the remembering of my covenant which I made unto thy fathers. 29:8; 33:10 (10–11). t is well known that ancient Semitic people revered sacred occurrences and sometimes built commemorative shrines. . And I, behold, I will give unto him that he shall write the writing of the fruit of thy loins, unto the fruit of thy loins; and the spokesman of thy loins shall declare it. First and Second were added to the titles of The Books of Nephi by Oliver Cowdery when preparing the book for printing. , his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him" (Luke 15:20; emphasis added). In the early part of that vision, on two different occasions, the angelic messenger used an unusual phrase--"the condescension of God" (1 Nephi 11:15-16; 11:26). (Joseph Fielding Smith, "Restoration of the Melchizedek Priesthood,", Thus we see that Joseph of Egypt knew not only of Joseph Smith and his role as the great prophet of the Restoration but also of Oliver Cowdery's role as Joseph's scribe to bring forth the Book of Mormon, and that Oliver would be Joseph's companion when the Aaronic and the Melchizedek priesthoods were restored. At the archaeological site of Izapa, located on the Pacific coastal route between Mexico and Guatemala, for the most part most of the monuments remained intact. Second, he blessed his firstborn's children to the effect that their sins and cursings would be answered upon the heads of their parents (2 Nephi 4:5-9). The phrase "my soul delighteth in" is an interesting one. Receiving God's grace can shower us in hope. The tribal structure of early Israelite society required that a leader be chosen to take the father's place as both the secular and spiritual leader of the clan. ", 2 Nephi 25:5      "my soul delighteth in the words of Isaiah . . And I will make him great in mine eyes; for he shall do my work. According to an article by Steven Sondrup, rhythm, meter, alliteration, assonance, and rhyme are some of the ways most familiar to modern readers in which the poet can pattern his language; however, they are by no means the only possibilities at his disposal. . as it differs from the context of his coming into this mortal world and the various ways in which he condescended during his mortal ministry. Joseph Smith said that he received some papyri scrolls that contained the record of Abraham and Joseph at the same time he obtained the Egyptian mummies from Michael Chandler. The perfect justice of God requires that every sin and every transgression be recompensed or punished (see Alma 42:16-26). "How would a people from Jerusalem (and now in the New World) with their Near Eastern Semitic customs, feel about Lehi's death? . There, "a father was free to choose a younger son as his successor, if he found the eldest unworthy of the office" (Falk 165). . Wherefore, because of my blessing the Lord God will not suffer that ye shall perish; wherefore, he … Nephi makes direct reference to the Atonement of Christ and the joy he can find through it. The "path of the low valley" is the easiest path to take and the surest, not having to run up and down any hills or anything like that. [John W. Welch, "Lehi's Last Will and Testament: A Legal Approach," in The Book of Mormon: Second Nephi, the Doctrinal Structure, pp. 80, 88-89] [See the commentary on 1 Nephi 11:16]. In any event, 2 Nephi contains more than three chapters of sacred instructions from Lehi, of which many pertain directly to the mission of the Redeemer. Fundamental 4: “Men are instructed sufficiently that they know good from evil” (2 Nephi 2:5) Moroni, citing the words of his father, Mormon, said, About 588–570 B.C. But by the same token, because all men sin and come short of the glory of God (see Romans 3:23), justice would require that all of us be banned from the presence of God forever because no unclean thing can dwell in his presence (see Moses 6:57). Upon These [Small Plates] I Write . In the early part of that vision, on two different occasions, the angelic messenger used an unusual phrase--"the condescension of God" (1 Nephi 11:15-16; 11:26). It was not required that the son come all the way back. Scripture: 4 Nephi 1:19-49; Quote: “Unity is not achieved by ignoring and isolating members who seem to be different or weaker and only associating with people who are like us. 2 Ne 14:3-4 they that are left in Zion and remain in Jerusalem shall be called holy. 2 Nephi Chapter 2 | Book Home | Next: 2 Nephi Chapter 4. ", 2 Nephi 11:4      "my soul delighteth in proving unto my people the truth of the coming of Christ . 2 Nephi 4:16-35 Behold, My Soul Delighteth in the Things of the Lord (the Psalm of Nephi): Sidney Sperry writes that one of the intimate glimpses we get of Nephi's soul is found in 2 Nephi 4:16-35, which passage we may call "The Psalm of Nephi." As an illustration, Joseph Smith, in blessing Oliver Cowdery, said that Oliver would be blessed "according to the blessings of the prophecy of Joseph in ancient days, which he said should come upon the seer of the last days and the scribe that should sit with him, and that should be ordained with him, by the hands of the angel in the bush, unto the lesser priesthood, and after [he should] receive the holy priesthood under the hands of those who had been held in reserve for a long season, even those who received it under the hands of the Messiah while he should dwell in the flesh upon the earth, and should receive the blessings with him, even the seer of the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, saith he, even Joseph of old." Otherwise, those who have been wronged could cry out that there is no justice. Related to that is the idea of the condescension of God's mercy in our repentance. 2 Nephi 4:10 It Came to Pass That . As an illustration, Joseph Smith, in blessing Oliver Cowdery, said that Oliver would be blessed "according to the blessings of the prophecy of Joseph in ancient days, which he said should come upon the seer of the last days and the scribe that should sit with him, and that should be ordained with him, by the hands of the angel in the bush, unto the lesser priesthood, and after [he should] receive the holy priesthood under the hands of those who had been held in reserve for a long season, even those who received it under the hands of the Messiah while he should dwell in the flesh upon the earth, and should receive the blessings with him, even the seer of the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, saith he, even Joseph of old." [Constructed from information taken from Noel B. Reynolds, "Nephite Uses and Interpretations of Zenos," in The Allegory of the Olive Tree, pp. 1 And now I speak unto you, Joseph, my alast-born. 130-131], Note* It should be remembered that some of Joseph's prophecies were restored to the Bible when Joseph Smith translated or revised it (see JST, Genesis 50:24-36). At the end of the first Psalm it says, "The way of the wicked shall be lost in the sand." What is important here is to realize that the original text of the Book of Mormon apparently contains expressions that are not characteristic of English at any place or time, in particular neither Joseph Smith's upstate New York dialect nor the King James Bible. [Sidney Sperry, delighteth in the things of the Lord: and. "And he arose, and came to his father. The Second Book of Nephi (/ ˈ n iː f aɪ /), usually referred to as Second Nephi or 2 Nephi, is the second book of the Book of Mormon.The original translation of the title did not include the word "second". . [Daniel H. Ludlow, A Companion to Your Study of the Book of Mormon. 21:8; 3 Ne. First, he combined Sam's inheritance and seed with Nephi's (2 Nephi 4:11). And it shall be as if the fruit of thy loins had cried unto them bfrom the dust; for I know their faith. According to Daniel Ludlow, some of the writings of Joseph are still in existence but have not been published to the world in our present Bible. Scripture Mastery. 9:30; Moro. Read 2 Nephi 4:15-25. Overcoming discouragement that comes because of our weaknesses and our sins requires an understanding of God's grace. About 588-570 B.C. 2 Nephi 3:1–4:12. . (2) Joseph the son of Lehi -- verses 1-3, 22-25. From the text restored by Joseph Smith to the book of Genesis we learn that Joseph enjoyed the personal presence of the Lord Jehovah, who covenanted with him relative to his posterity by way of an immutable oath (see JST, Genesis 50:24,34,36). Father Abraham made his near-sacrifice of his son Isaac on Mt. And their curse was taken from them, and their skin became white like unto the Nephites. 1 Ne. 74-78]. If both Lamanites and Nephites venerated Lehi, if "their fathers' first inheritance" bordered "on the west" by "the seashore" (Alma 22:28), then Izapa might be a candidate for the land of first inheritance and Lehi's burial place. Concerning the "Psalm of Nephi" (2 Nephi 4:16-35), Noel Reynolds notes that Nephi apparently owes some of the structure and content to a prayer of Zenos recorded on the brass plates and used by Alma to teach the people of Antionum about true worship of the Lord (see Alma 33:4-11). 2 Nephi 3:2 -- On Blessings and Regular Maintenance "And may the Lord consecrate also unto thee this land, which is a most precious land, for thine inheritance and the inheritance of thy seed with thy brethren, for thy security forever, if it so be that ye … Zenos also makes direct reference to the Atonement and its joy. And the prophecies which he wrote, there are not many greater. [John Tvedtnes, "Faith and Truth," in Journal of Book of Mormon Studies, Vol. 2 And may the Lord consecrate also unto thee this aland, which is a most precious land, for thine inheritance and the inheritance of thy seed with thy brethren, for thy security forever, if it so be that ye shall keep the commandments of the Holy One of Israel. [John W. Welch, "The Psalm of Nephi as a Post-Lehi Document," in Pressing Forward with the Book of Mormon, F.A.R.M.S., 1999, p. 72]. ", 2 Nephi 4:16      "my soul delighteth in the things of the Lord; and my heart pondereth continually upon the, 2 Nephi 11:2      "my soul delighteth in his [Isaiah's] words. . 1, p. 213]. From the text restored by Joseph Smith to the book of Genesis we learn that Joseph enjoyed the personal presence of the Lord Jehovah, who covenanted with him relative to his posterity by way of an immutable oath (see JST, Genesis 50:24,34,36). 20 And they shall acry from the bdust; yea, even repentance unto their brethren, even after many generations have gone by them. . The Lord answered Zenos's prayer by turning his enemies to him (Alma 33:4). This use of ideational parallelism in Hebrew poetry was first noticed by medieval Jewish biblical scholars during the eighteenth century. . 80, 88-89] [See the commentary on 1 Nephi 11:16]. What Offering Will the Sons of Levi Make in Righteousness? [Steven P. Sondrup, "The Psalm of Nephi: A Lyric Reading," in BYU Studies, Summer 1981, pp. The Tomb of the Patriarchs is built over the traditional burial spot of their common ancestor Father Abraham, venerated patriarch of both nations. 19 And the words which he shall write shall be the words which are expedient in my wisdom should go forth unto the afruit of thy loins. Note* One of the most striking voids in Nephi's account is the absence of his patriarchal blessing. [Daniel H. Ludlow, A Companion to Your Study of the Book of Mormon, pp. Perhaps you can relate. Many of the Scriptures Which are Engraven upon the Plates of Brass: Behold, My Soul Delighteth in the Things of the Lord (the Psalm of Nephi): Sidney Sperry writes that one of the intimate glimpses we get of Nephi's soul is found in 2 Nephi 4:16-35, which passage we may call "The Psalm of Nephi." 23 Wherefore, because of this covenant thou art ablessed; for thy seed shall not be destroyed, for they shall bhearken unto the words of the book. 359, 362, 372]. JST Gen. 50:24–38 (Bible Appendix); 2 Ne. ", 2 Nephi 11:5      "my soul delighteth in the covenants of the Lord which he hath made to our fathers", 2 Nephi 11:5      "my soul delighteth in his grace, and in his justice, and power, and mercy in the great and, 2 Nephi 11:6      "my soul delighteth in proving unto my people that save Christ should come all men must, 2 Nephi 25:4      "my soul delighteth in plainness unto my people, that they may learn. Another significant location to both Arab and Jew is found in Hebron. . 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