2 nephi 21 commentary on the book

Comparison of 1 nephi 1114 and 2 nephi 2530 the centrality of nephi s vision, by steven l. Finding doctrine and meaning in book of mormon isaiah. Knowhys knowhys on 2 nephi 11 knowhys on 2 nephi 12 knowhys on 2 nephi 15. Read this weeks knowhy connected with the come follow me curriculum, and watch a video elucidating an insight in. Chapters 25 through 33 of 2 nephi contain nephi s final messages, directed to three main groups of people. Modernday prophet wilford woodruff taught, the 49th chapter of isaiah is having its fulfillment in the latterdays. Pattern and purpose of the isaiah commentaries in the book of. The reader today has no greater written commentary and guide to understanding isaiah than the book of mormon bible dictionary, p. Apr 03, 2018 the book of the prophet isaiah chapter. Look unto the b rock from whence ye are hewn, and to the hole of the pit from whence ye are digged 2 look unto abraham, your a father, and unto b sarah, she that bare you. John gee has proposed that nephi is the egyptian name nfr nefer, in its semitic form npy. It is vital that we understand the intent of thecontinue reading.

Maxwell institute for religious scholarship and nibley llc. Nephi frequently borrowed the language of isaiah 29 to describe his own visions and prophecies about the latterdays. This is a most sacred topic, and i approach it with an awareness of my weaknesses, yet i am very serious about what i am going to say. Although many have attempted to define what nephi meant by his phrase all we can do, anti nephi lehi, the book of mormon king, answered the question well. Come follow me insights, 2 nephi 11 25 feb 1723 duration. Nephis use of isaiah 214 in 2 nephi 1230 by david r. Jul 17, 2019 before you feel insulted by the books title, just hear me out. The principal subject of this paper is the atonement of jesus christ. Some have argued that the reference to the flaxen cord is an allusion to free masonry. Nephi prophesies that lehis descendants, the jews, and the gentiles will all fall away from the truth 2 ne.

His commentary can be read as a whole, unified discourse which serves as nephi s final testimony. In addition to nephi s two churches, this concept finds itself expressed in lehis sermon on the opposition of all things see 2 nephi 2. Isaiah 11 2 nephi 21an ensign to the nations search. Jacobs commentary expands on these points through verse 20, and with this commentary in mind we can now go back to isaiah 50 and 51 2 nephi 78 and consider isaiahs meaning in light of jacobs commentary. Nibley s commentary on the book of mormon is based on transcriptions from classes taught by hugh nibley, and is published with the permission of the neal a. Earlier in his record, nephi said he had seen christ 2 nephi 11. The commentary in 2 nephi 26 and 27 is the most helpful explanation we have of isaiah 29 in the book of mormon. Even something like the fall of adam and eve, which appears to be a failure and. My emphasis will be on doctrinal and historical items, with citations provided to other sources and commentaries when used. A nontrivial number of readers have wondered and continue to wonder why he did such a thi. For according to the words of the prophets, the messiah cometh in six hundred years from the time that my father left.

Why does nephi use isaiah 29 as part of his own prophecy. General conference of the church of jesus christ 89,527. A comprehensive commentary of the book of 3 nephi together with references for further study from the general conferences of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints the encyclopedia of mormonism and other doctrinal texts by general authorities of the church written and compiled by paul nolan hyde parrish press orem, utah. Therefore, the book of mormon is, in part, the ensign spoken of by isaiah, and he will lift up an ensign to. Understanding isaiah in the book of mormon thus presumes an understanding of. Summary of 2 nephi lehi opens second nephi with his prophecies concerning the future of his posterity.

Having an overview in our minds of what nephi taught about the doctrine of christ, and then discussing possible meanings and interrelationships of different elements of that doctrine, may help us gain important insights concerning the only and true doctrine through which man can be saved in the kingdom of god 2 nephi 31. A comprehensive commentary of the second book of nephi together with references for further study from the general conferences of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints the encyclopedia of mormonism and other doctrinal texts by general authorities of the church written and compiled by paul nolan hyde parrish press orem, utah. Jan 25, 2015 summary of 2 nephi lehi opens second nephi with his prophecies concerning the future of his posterity. Expanded notes and commentary joseph smith translation jst corrections in the book of mormon are in red. Even general authority bruce hafen regards after all you can do as prescribing the condition of if we are faithful. All the scriptures contain many names and titles for the messiah. The book of mormon is a sign in terms of the abrahamic covenant.

It is by grace that we are saved, after all we can do 2 nephi 25. Mcconkie of the quorum of the twelve apostles observed that the book of mormon is the worlds greatest commentary on the book of isaiah ten keys to understanding isaiah, ensign, oct. Learn about the book of mormon with verse by verse commentaries from renowned book of mormon scholars like john w. Jan 21, 2016 in addition to nephis two churches, this concept finds itself expressed in lehis sermon on the opposition of all things see 2 nephi 2. It seems reasonable to conclude that nephi had his calling and election made sure and that he enjoyed the privilege of the second comforter. Adding to what his father taught, jacob declares in 2 nephi 9. Below is the introduction to what will be an ongoing personal chapterbychapter commentary on the book of mormon, starting with 1st nephi. Lehi and his wife sariah, and his four sons, being called, beginning at the eldest laman, lemuel, sam, and nephi. The third annual book of mormon symposium at byu in this volume, twentytwo scholars comment knowledgeably on a variety of themes evoked by the prophetic words of isaiah, lehi, nephi, and jacob as given in 2 nephi.

See john gee, notes and communicationsa note on the name nephi, journal of book of mormon studies 11 1992. However, the role this book of scripture plays is somewhat peculiar. Explain that this line represents gods law, or his commandments. Posts about 2 nephi by chapter book of mormon study notes. An analysis of the false precepts and their effects in 2 nephi 28 the enemies of christ. Nephi had read the 49 th chapter of isaiah to the entire colony of lehi prior to lehis death and lehis blessing of his children in 1 nephi 21. The curse is expressed in two antithetically parallel phrases. It represents the commentary following the text introducing the phrase skin of blackness and analyzes the textual data to answer the. First and second were added to the titles of the books of nephi by oliver cowdery when preparing the book for printing. Nephi responds to his trials with a psalm of comfort and hope despite his grief, recorded in 2 nephi 4. Book of mormon study guide seminary book of mormon student manual institute.

Fair study aidsbook of mormon resources by chapter and verse. Today, just as in joseph smiths time, there are many different churches and religions. The passage under investigation, 2 nephi 2 in the book of mormon, presents a unique philosophy pertaining to the role of the adamic fall, sin in the cosmos, and the role of sin in relation to god. Discussions on the book of mormon 2 nephi 2 originally aired. Readers often ask why nephi included particular passages from isaiah in his writings and what message nephi would have us learn from that passage. As the keystone of our religion, in joseph smiths words, the book of mormon is high priority reading. Olsen lehis dream as a template for understanding each act of nephis vision, by amy eastonflake getting through isaiah with the help of the nephite prophetic worldview, by john w. Dec 05, 2009 268 videos play all the book of mormon audio full michael dinkelman revelation for the church, revelation for our lives duration. Scholars have long been fascinated with trying to understand the meaning of the symbols used in this chapter. Jan 20, 2012 book of mormon commentary 2 nephi 20 page 2 of 8 ahazs successor was the faithful king hezekiah, who vainly tried to turn his people back to god after his father had led them astray see isa. Therefore, the lord is promising them great military victory. Not because i am glad he had to suffer, but because through suffering the pains of all of us, he knows us on a very deep level. Isaiah was their reassurance that they were natural branches of the olive tree, the house of israelthat they had not been forgottenand that in the latter days they would be regrafted into that original tree see 1 nephi 15. These two verses in the book of mormon both paraphrase the phrase the lord shall set his hand again the second time to recover the remnant of his people from isaiah 11.

Many of the themes that show up in 2 nephi 610 have been identified as typical of the new year and the feast of tabernacles on the regular jewish calendar. Knowing that the book of mormon is an ancient document is important in analyzing the text. Feb 23, 2020 for this weeks come, follow me lesson, byu professors tyler griffin and taylor halverson offer some amazing insights into topics like the seer stones, satans tactics to lead us away from god. Nephi quotes the son and the father alternately in these verses, acknowledging that he heard their voices vv. The name jesus first appears in the book of mormon in 2 nephi 25. Before you feel insulted by the book s title, just hear me out. Ephraim and syria wage war against judahchrist will be born of a virgincompare 2 nephi 17. A commentary on the scriptures by paul nolan hyde, ph. The record itself reveals the remarkable way the ancient prophets learned these terms. Brant gardner points out in his commentary amazon link that the division between 1 nephi and 2 nephi is unique in the entire book of mormon because it is the only beginning of a new book that does not correspond to a change of authorrecord keeper. Lehi explains that jerusalem will be destroyed, and he bestows a general curse and blessing upon jerusalem. Jun 11, 2009 mormons assert that 2 nephi 2 refers to events that took place on the american continent in approximately 588570 bc. First and second were added to the titles of the books of nephi by oliver cowdery when preparing the book.

A video supplement for come, follow me book of mormon lesson 8. Nephi does much to help readers understand the words of isaiah by answering these questions both directly and indirectly in his introductory statements and through his commentaries. The book of mormon alone provides over 100 names and titles for christ easton 6061 however, the name christ does not appear until jacobs sermon to the nephites in 2 nephi 10. Basically, the king of assyria was given a command by the lord to take the spoil, and to take the prey, and to tread them down like the mire of the streets 2 nephi 20. These three peoples, the edomites, moabites, and ammonites, represent the greatest enemies of the children of israel. As nephi was teaching the people concerning the jews and their eventual acceptance of the messiah, he declared. One in 11 chapters of book of mormon quotes isaiah 2.

Nephi was following the timehonored prophetic pattern of ancient israel, continued later in. And the days of the children of men were prolonged, according to the will of god, that they might repent while in the flesh. It is not sponsored or endorsed by either the maxwell institute or brigham young university, and. Bytheway goes chapter by chapter, helping the reader understand cultural references, symbolic language, and the overall message of the selections of isaiahs writings that are referenced in 2 nephi. Sep 11, 2014 summary of 1 nephi the first book of nephi can be broken down into six sections below. What does the book of mormon mean by skin of blackness. The second book of nephi usually referred to as second nephi or 2 nephi, is the second book of the book of mormon. He was the son of lehi and was born sometime between 600 and 592 bc during the eight years the family was traveling in the wilderness between jerusalem and the land bountiful 1 nephi 18. Analytical and contextual commentary on the book of mormon, 6 vols.

He further testifies of a rod and root of jesse joseph smith, a servant in. In this particular passage, nephi uses the language of isaiah to describe the book of mormon hissing forth unto the ends of the earth. Comparison of 1 nephi 1114 and 2 nephi 2530 the centrality of nephis vision, by steven l. Why does nephi include so much isaiah 2 nephi 11 the. Isaiah 29 is one of the most often cited scriptural passages of the restoration. Jan 03, 2014 these structural divisions order nephis record as a fourpart progression, from 1 the journey to the new world 1 nephi 118 through 2 a series of theological sermons 1 nephi 192 nephi 5 to 3 the culminating, commanding heart of nephis record 2 nephi 630 and 4 a brief conclusion 2 nephi 33. The phrases describe a previous condition and its succeeding condition, pivoting upon causation. Enhancing book of mormon themes through contrasts religious educator brant gardner, musings on the making of the book of mormon. Explain that in 2 nephi 21, nephi continued to record the words of isaiah, who used. Olsen lehis dream as a template for understanding each act of nephi s vision, by amy eastonflake getting through isaiah with the help of the nephite prophetic worldview, by john w.

But the king of assyria sennacherib thinks he can defeat all the neighboring countries he exceeds his. He found that it has nothing to do with masonry and insteadsince flax is a very thin material, it makes for a very apt. The original translation of the title did not include the word second. Jacobs writings are found in 2 nephi chapters 610 and in the book of jacob. The prophet joseph smith received a revelation that clarified the meaning of the prophecies recorded in 2 nephi 21. Thou art my a firstborn in the days of my tribulation in the wilderness. Nibleys commentary on the book of mormon is based on transcriptions from classes taught by hugh nibley, and is published with the permission of the neal a. We learn about the redemption and salvation through jesus christ, lehi also speaks about how there is no good without evil. Fair study aidsbook of mormon resources by chapter and. As i sat pondering in mine heart i was caught away in the spirit of the lord, yea, into an exceedingly high mountain, which i never had before seen, and upon which i never had before set my foot.

Nibley s commentary on the book of mormon is based on. The destruction of babylon is a type of the destruction at the second comingit will be a day of wrath and vengeancebabylon the world will fall forevercompare 2 nephi 23. Mormon than on any other major aspect of this new world book of scripture. We rejoice in christ 2 nephi 1125 transcript in 2 nephi 11, nephi discusses his motivation for including the isaiah chapters. A lengthened time of probation was given to mankind to repent. In 2 nephi 27, nephi borrowed extensively from the language of isaiah 29 to describe the coming forth of the book of mormon. And though the journey of mortality can sometimes be very hard, grace shall be as your daymeaning, in nephis words, it is by grace that we are saved, after all we can do 2 nephi 25. Come follow me insights, 2 nephi 2630 feb 24mar 1 youtube. It teaches that the adamic fall was a good event necessary for the progress of humanity. Many of isaiahs prophecies in the book of mormon are about the last days. Book of mormon commentary 2 nephi 6 hunters castle.

And behold, in thy childhood thou hast suffered afflictions and much sorrow, because of the rudeness of thy brethren. Click here to read the isaiah chapters in the book of mormon. For example, nephi introduces his quotation of isaiah 48 and 49 in 1 nephi 20 21 by indicating that the prophets words refer to the scattering and gathering of. A comprehensive commentary of the book of 4 nephi together with references for further study from the general conferences of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints the encyclopedia of mormonism and other doctrinal texts by general authorities of the church. He foretells of the saviors mercy to them through the restoration of the gospel and the coming forth of the book of mormon. It differs from earlier commentaries by providing not only introductory and summarizing remarks but also the most specific scriptural intertextual commentary on the matter. Christ has actually walked in our shoes, and felt what we feel. Point to the vertical line separating the list of opposites on the board or draw a line if the previous group did not do so. When compared the book of mormons use of flaxen cord with biblical and 19th century usages, and with the masonic tow rope ritual supposedly alluded to by the phrase. It is no secret that nephi loved the writings of the prophet isaiah, nor is it surprising that the isaiah passages in the book of mormon, particularly the long quotation found in 2 nephi 1224, provide great challenges to modern readers. Verses 11 and 12 speak of the gathering of israel in the. Knowhys knowhys on 2 nephi 31 knowhys on 2 nephi 32 knowhys on 2 nephi 33. In the last days, the children of israel will be given power over their worst enemies.